definition of sexual harassment
2006-10-17 15:03:20 · 8 answers · asked by Gato Negro 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Studying Abroad
Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment can include unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, nonverbal, or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
http://www.sexualharassment.ucla.edu/what_is_defs_ocr.html
http://www.alllaw.com/articles/employment/article37.asp
2006-10-17 15:13:32 · answer #1 · answered by rwl_is_taken 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly sexual harassment or harassment alone seems pretty weak to me, sorry. You could go to the next level of authority within the company and establish a base for any further incidents. The refusal to allow you to miss work is a different matter due to the nature. You could ofer to reschedule but that would not be guaranteed. Maybe a half day would be a fair compromise. I have a feeling you may have the right based on medical issues. If unionized you should go to the union rep, too.
2016-05-21 22:20:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is tough question. SH can either be hostile environment (posters) or can be directed at a particular person. Clearly any unwanted sexual advances constitute SH. If there's an issue I would contact human resources. I'm guessing most cases are simply a misunderstanding. I disagree with the other touching doesn't necessarily mean SH. It could just be cultural differences. So contact HR. 99% of the time a person will stop any unwanted behavior when asked to do so by HR.
So it's most likely just a misunderstanding.
2006-10-17 15:16:43 · answer #3 · answered by dtshaff 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really hate this sexual harrassment crap..... men and women can't even flirt a little anymore without consequences.....
In the work place, would mean that your job is in jeopardy - especially if your boss is making advances (verbal or physical) - especially if he has threatened to fire you don't comply.....or saying things sexually that make you feel uncomfortable - and if you report them, YOU get fired..... these would be valid sexual harrassment issues.
Of course, most work places ban playboy calendars and naked bodies - anything that men can sneer at. I'm not saying it's all men to women - but it's the trend. Most good companies have policies that will protect the worker if a co-worker or boss has acted inappropriately, either by touching or verbally - which makes you uncomfortable.
2006-10-17 15:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by longhats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is Studying Abroad, but we discuss sexual harassment in the workplace ^_^.
2006-10-17 23:05:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
unwanted attention or affection from a fellow employee or employer
2006-10-17 15:11:13 · answer #6 · answered by Esme 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
inappropritate behavior of any kind this involves verbal and physical.
2006-10-17 15:11:25 · answer #7 · answered by earthsdca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
guys hitting on you is not harrasment. If they touch you it is. If they tell lies about you then maybe.
2006-10-17 15:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by jerryjames619 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋