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Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal under the provisions of the Civil Rights Act that prohibit discrimination based on sex, as well as state and local laws. It is broadly defined as unwelcome sexual advances or conduct, where the employee's response affects his or her employment. An employee's job may be explicitly or implicitly threatened, or the individual may simply be forced to work in a hostile or intimidating environment. Victims can be of either gender and do not have to be the opposite gender of the harasser, who can be a co-worker or non-employee as well as a supervisor. In some circumstances, a victim can be a person who is not the target of harassment, but is affected by the environment it creates.
Fast Facts
| Types of cases: | Sexual harassment; sex discrimination; employer retaliation |
| Related topics: | Employment law, discrimination, occupational disease |
Sexual Harassment In the Workplace Has Legal Ramifications
Sexual harassment in the workplace has been the topic of many high-profile court cases in recent years, although the significant majority of cases are not reported in the press. According to... read more
Employers' Responsibility for Supervisors' Sexual Harassment
All employers are always responsible for harassment by a supervisor that culminates in tangible employment actions. If the harassment did not lead to a tangible employment action, the employer... read more
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Wikipedia Entries Related to Sexual Harassment
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Books Related to Sexual Harassment
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