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Sexual harassment includes (but is not limited to) several forms, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature (including same-sex harassment). Other types of behavior that may be considered harassment includes (but is not limited to) a single incident or a pattern of behavior which entails verbal, physical, or psychological harassment/abuse of any nature that creates a hostile workplace, interferes with any workers’ performance/advancement opportunities.
Every company should establish a zero-tolerance standard for any type of harassment.
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidelines, sexual harassment is a form of discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Identifying harassment. Harassment includes (but is not limited to) several forms, including unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature (including same-sex harassment) when
Other types of behavior that may be considered harassment includes (but is not limited to) a single incident or a pattern of behavior which entails verbal, physical, or psychological harassment/abuse of any nature which:
Harassment-free workplace. Organizations need to be committed to providing all of its employees with a workplace that is free of harassment of any kind. In addition, companies should understand and follow all applicable state and federal (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) laws in prohibiting sexual or other types of harassment, in the workplace, and while performing any and all work related duties.
Some best practices involve using: