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   Sex·u·al ha·rass·ment

   /ˈsɛkʃ(əw)əl həˈræsmənt/

   

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   • 1. behavior characterized by the making of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances in a workplace or other professional or social situation.

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2. legaldictionary.net › sexual-harassmentSexual Harassment - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes

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   Aug 12, 2015 · Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, comments of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favors, and harassment or comments about an individual’s gender, all of which create a hostile work environment. Most commonly, sexual harassment is perpetrated by someone in a position of authority over the victim, such ...

3. www.rainn.org › articles › sexual-harassmentSexual Harassment | RAINN

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   What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or learning environment, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission . Sexual harassment does not always have to be specifically about sexual ...

4. www.eeoc.gov › sexual-harassmentSexual Harassment | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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   Sexual Harassment. It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature. Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sexual_harassmentSexual harassment - Wikipedia

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   Sexual harassment is a type of harassment involving the use of explicit or implicit sexual overtones, including the unwelcome and inappropriate promises of rewards in ...

6. www.eeoc.gov › laws › guidanceFact Sheet: Sexual Harassment Discrimination | U.S. Equal ...

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   Jan 15, 1997 · Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.

7. www.nolo.com › legal-encyclopedia › what-kinds-ofWhat Kinds of Behaviors Are Considered Sexual Harassment?

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   Sexual harassment by customers or clients. Most people are aware that sexual harassment by a manager or coworker is illegal. However, under Title VII, an employer has a responsibility to protect its employees from sexual harassment by outsiders as well. This includes customers, clients, vendors, business partners, and more.

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   What is sexual harassment?

   • Sexual harassment refers to unwelcome sexual advances, comments of a sexual nature, requests for sexual favors, and harassment or comments about an individual’s gender, all of which create a hostile work environment.

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   What is the difference between sexual harassment and sexual assault?

   • Sexual harassment is a broad term, including many types of unwelcome verbal and physical sexual attention. Sexual assault refers to sexual contact or behavior, often physical, that occurs without the consent of the victim.

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   What are examples of sexual harassment?

   • Sexual harassment does not always have to be specifically about sexual behavior or directed at a specific person. For example, negative comments about women as a group may be a form of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment interferes with your performance by threatening your job security or becoming an obstacle to effective work.

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   Is sexual harassment illegal?

   • Sexual harassment is illegal in the U.S., defined and governed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Failure to prevent, or to stop, such behavior, may expose the employer to serious civil penalties. To explore this concept, consider the following sexual harassment definition. Noun

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9. www.rainn.org › ThatsHarassmentSexual Harassment Resources | RAINN

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   Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature in the workplace or learning environment, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Sexual harassment does not always have to be specifically about sexual behavior or directed at a ...