Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment at work is never acceptable. We help you take action and hold offenders accountable.
What Is Workplace Sexual Harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under the law. It occurs when an employee is subjected to unwelcome sexual advances, comments, touching, requests, or any conduct of a sexual nature that affects their work environment, or their job security.
The key element is that the behavior is unwelcome, and that it affects the terms, conditions, or environment of your employment. You should not have to worry about your job because of how you respond to your boss’s advances.
Two Types of Sexual Harassment
Harassment Through Threats or Favors
Severe or Pervasive Harassment
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, sexual comments, touching, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature that affects employment or creates a hostile work environment.
What is quid pro quo sexual harassment?
quid pro quo harassment occurs when a supervisor or person with authority links job benefits or job consequences to sexual conduct. Translation: “Do this, or your job suffers.” Illegal, and deeply gross.
Does harassment have to come from a supervisor?
No. Harassment can come from supervisors, managers, coworkers, customers, clients, vendors, or other people connected to the workplace.
Can one incident be enough for a harassment claim?
Sometimes. A single incident may be enough if it is serious enough. Other cases involve repeated conduct over time.
How do I prove sexual harassment?
Proving sexual harassment requires demonstrating that you were subjected to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, or other verbal or physical conduct that created a hostile work environment or negatively affected your employment. Because harassment often occurs in private, you must build a strong case using a combination of evidence. This includes preserving all direct communications; such as text messages, emails, or voicemails from the harasser; and keeping a detailed, private written log of each incident's exact date, time, and location. Additionally, statements from coworkers who witnessed the behavior, copies of your formal complaints to Human Resources, and employment records showing you were demoted or fired after rejecting advances are critical to holding your employer legally accountable.
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