Sexual harassment includes unwelcome comments and touching. Laws protect employees from harassment and victims may receive compensation.
Sexual harassment occurs when unwelcome sexual behavior or gender-based conduct affects an employee’s ability to work, creates a hostile environment, or is tied to job benefits or consequences.
Two main categories are recognized under U.S. law:
Unwelcome conduct that is:
Examples:
When job benefits or consequences are tied to sexual conduct.
Examples:
Sexual harassment does not need to come from a supervisor. It may involve:
Employers must take action to stop harassment, no matter who is responsible.
Sexual harassment includes behaviors such as:
Unwanted Touching or Physical Contact
Sexual Comments or Remarks
Digital Harassment
Sexual Coercion
Hostile Environment
Sexual harassment is prohibited under:
Many states offer stronger protections, including:
This applies to employees in your state, including major cities and metropolitan areas.
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We file with EEOC state human rights agencies, labor boards.
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Any unwelcome sexual, gender-based, or sexually suggestive behavior at work.
Yes. Sexual harassment affects all genders.
Evidence helps, but testimony and timelines can be enough.
If connected to your job, it may still be illegal.
That strengthens your case and may prove employer negligence.
This strengthens your case and increases employer liability.
Retaliation is illegal and may increase your compensation.
Yes. Your employer cannot legally punish you for it.
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