Examples of sexual harassment at the work place?

Answer 1

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines sexual harassment as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, as well as offensive remarks about a person's gender.

There are two types: quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Examples would include: sexual favors/requests in return for benefits, comments of a sexual nature, unwelcome physical contact or touching, offensive sexual materials (pornographic pictures), use of demeaning or inappropriate words or jokes, or various benefits are given to employees who accept sexual favors.

Answer 2

Sexual harassment is any type of sexual advance.

Wrong. LAW says unwelcome sexual conduct that persists despite objections. Nothing else.

This can come in the form of physical contact, verbal statements, or other modes of communication (email, text, etc). I would not say there are only two types but below I have outlines some forms sexual harassment comes in

* Direct sexual conduct by employer - An employer is not permitted to make sexual remarks or sexual advances.

Again, false. The threshold for ILLEGAL sexual conduct is very high - a workplace FILLED with sexual misconduct, never stray remarks.

* Quid pro quo - An employer is also prohibited from negotiating the terms of employment in exchange for sexual conduct.

* Hostile work environment - An employer may be responsible for harassment if co-workers or supervisors maintain a work environment that is overly sexual. An employer is required to keep the employment environment free from sexual harassment. An employer may be held liable when a supervisor or co-worker is the harasser.

* Stereotypes - An employer, co-worker or supervisor also cannot harass you because you do not conform to the typical male or female stereotype.

Answer 3

Examples are:

continually touching or violating your body

sending dirty messages that upset the victim

Wrong. The victim being upset is NEVER a factor. Courts insist that the conduct must be bad enough to offend a REASONABLE PERSON.

Answer 4

There are many things that can constitute sexual harassment in the workplace. Inappropriate comments, touching, and even emails with inappropriate content fall into this category. Discuss any issues with HR.