Effects of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Sexual harassment is not just a little locker-room talk, a compliment, “innocent” flirting, or an invitation to share a cup of coffee. Sexual harassment in the workplace is a discriminatory pattern of behaviour that creates a hostile work environment based on a protected class. It may involve verbal abuse, an abuse of power, sexual quid pro quo, and assault such as unwanted groping. Harassment at work has negative effects on all workers, including decreased performance, low morale, and increased turnover. Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that violates several federal and state laws. Sexual harassment is persistent, unwanted sexual advances, verbal abuse, and/or demands for sexual favours. Behaviour Sexual harassment can affect everyone because it creates an environment that makes it harder for employees to succeed. The possible effects of sexual harassment in the workplace include: Emotional and Physical Issues Victims of sexual harassment of...