Harassment in the WorkplaceIn today’s ever increasing litigious environment, it’s
important for companies to fully understand what constitutes harassment in the workplace, the steps that can
be taken to prevent it, and therefore protect the bottom-line.
Harassment can manifest itself in the workplace in a variety of forms:
Derogatory comments of a sexual nature or based on gender
Comments about clothing, personal behavior, or a person’s body
Sexual or gender-based jokes or teasing
Terms of endearment, such as “honey,” “dear,” “sweetheart,” “babe”
Leers
Wolf Whistles
Lies or rumors about a person’s personal or sex life
Looking up and down (elevator eyes)
Prevention and education are wise business decisions that can ensure that the company management is
is protecting the organization and its employees.
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