What is Sexual Harassment and Remedies
Sexual Harassment: Understanding and Addressing the Issue Sexual harassment is a serious and pervasive problem that affects individuals of all genders. It can create a hostile work environment, damage mental health, and limit career opportunities. Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment and knowing the available remedies is crucial for individuals to protect themselves and create a safer environment for everyone. What is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment can take many forms, but it generally involves unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment. This can include: Verbal harassment: Making sexual jokes, comments, or innuendos; using offensive or degrading language; or making unwelcome sexual advances. Physical harassment: Touching, grabbing, or making unwanted physical contact; blocking someone's path; or invading personal space. Visual harassment: Display