Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment?
Within every workplace, employees are susceptible to various types of harassment. Among the different types of harassment, sexual harassment is one of the more common forms. Sexual harassment is commonly known as any unwelcome behavior or sexual advances that happen due to one’s sex. In extreme circumstances it can also be implying or requesting sexual favors or verbal or physical contact of a sexual way.
Examples of situations when sexual harassment can be used in a court of law is when this conduct creates a hostile or offensive work environment, or if you feel that you must submit to this conduct as it will be used for employment decisions.
There are different forms of sexual harassment, and most can be indirect or direct, physical or verbal acts. Here are a few ways you can detect forms of sexual harassment:
- Unnecessary and deliberate physical contact
2. Insults or taunts of a sexual nature
3. Intrusive statements or questions about your private life, regarding your sex
4. Uncomfortable stares or leering
5. Suggestive jokes and comments regarding your sex
6. Inappropriate advancements
7. Requests for sex
8. Physical assault, stalking or even indecent exposure that may get regarded as an offence under the criminal law of a stateIn the event that you feel that you’re a victim of sexual harassment, seek remedy from your firm or file a complaint. Sexual harassment is an act that is punishable by law. It is recommended that you seek the assistance of an experienced attorney to handle your case.
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