Sexual Harassment
In today's work environment, sexual harassment is dominating the atmosphere. The harasser or victim can be of any race, sex or national origin. The purpose of this report is to make individuals aware of what sexual harassment is, who is affected and the precautions to file a claim. It is necessary to inform employees of their rights and responsibilities of sexual harassment. This research was gathered from articles posted on EBSCO host and the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.
What is sexual harassment?
Unwelcome sexual advances, asking for sexual favors and other physical or verbal conduct of a sexual endeavor constitute sexual harassment. It can be executed either implicitly or explicitly, affecting an individual's employment atmosphere. Sexual harassment disrupts employees work performance or produces an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. It is a form of sex discrimination with no tolerance, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (11).
Title VII enforces the constitutional right for the United States to provide conclusive deliverance against discrimination, institute prosecution to save constitutional rights, facilitates public education and aid in establishing an Equal Employment Opportunity.
"It shall be unlawful employment practice for any employer, labor organization, or just labor management committee controlling apprenticeship or other training or retraining, including on the job training programs to discriminate against any individual because of his race, color, religion, sex, or national origin in admission to, or employment in, any program established to provide apprenticeship or other training (11)."
One man or woman's idea of a compliment or clever observation can start grotesque controversy. Using sexist provisions, remarks about body parts, initiating sexual advances, spreading rumors about one's sexual activity or...
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