What is Sexual Harassment?
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects employment or creates a hostile work environment.
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment includes quid pro quo (job benefits conditioned on sexual favors) and hostile environment (severe or pervasive conduct). Employers can be liable for harassment by supervisors and, in some cases, by coworkers or customers they failed to address.
Examples
- 1Manager conditioning promotion on sexual relationship
- 2Persistent unwanted comments about appearance
- 3Sharing explicit materials in the workplace
Related Terms
Wrongful Termination
Illegal firing of an employee in violation of federal or state laws, employment contracts, or public policy.
Employment Discrimination
Unfair treatment of employees or job applicants based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, age, disability, religion, or national origin.
FMLA Leave
Job-protected unpaid leave guaranteed by the Family and Medical Leave Act for qualifying family and medical reasons, including childbirth, serious health conditions, or caring for a family member.
Wage Theft
The illegal practice of not paying workers for all their work, including violations like not paying minimum wage, denying overtime, or stealing tips.
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