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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...

The tips focus on how to go about reporting Sexual harassment in the workplace and how to get support if your mental or physical health have been affected. Although the video was produced a few years ago, it's perhaps never been more relevant than it is today. Here's some of the advice that Dawson covers: 1. Speak directly to the person harassing you. One of the first things you can do if you feel like you're being harassed, according to Dawson, is to let the person who's Harassment at work you know that their actions are unwelcome, unwanted, and you want them to stop. Of course, it might not always be possible to speak directly with this person (say, if they're your manager). In that case, the next step could be to speak with HR. 2. Keep a paper trail. In most cases, if you need to file a formal grievance, you'll need to have detailed information about the harassment you've been subject to. So this means you'll need to keep a record of da...

1. It’s very prevalent If you think Sexual harassment in the workplace only happens in Hollywood, an impression you could easily get from the media attention to actors’ disclosures, think again. According to a survey early this year, 81% of women and 43% of men said they experienced some form of sexual harassment and/or assault. Don’t assume it’s not going on in your company just because you haven’t experienced it or witnessed it personally. 2. You must set policy You need to have a policy in place to create a safe work environment for your staff and avoid legal problems for the company. Why and how to create an anti-sexual harassment policy is covered in an earlier blog. 3. You can’t deduct certain harassment-related payments The tax law bars any deduction for settlements or awards for Sexual harassment of women at workplace or sexual abuse made after 2017 if subject to a nondisclosure agreement. (Section 162(q) was added to the Tax Code by the Tax Cuts ...

Nearly everyone knows that Sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal. But not everyone knows exactly what constitutes sexual harassment, and what employers can do to prevent it. Let’s review the legal definition of sexual harassment, and then take a look at some tips for employers on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. Employers have an obligation to prevent Sexual harassment of women at workplace . If it can be shown that the employer knew or should have known that the Harassment was occurring and they did not take all reasonable actions to stop it, then the employer can be held liable for an individual’s actions. Here are some tips for employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: Create and communicate a clear antiharassment policy  including anti-retaliation components. Get legal advice on this policy to ensure it is complete and that it complies with all federal, state, and local laws. Once complete, ensure that your pol...