What is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. In Hawaii, sexual harassment is unlawful and can be committed by either a coworker, supervisor, or even a client or customer. Examples of sexual harassment include making sexual comments or jokes, looking or staring in a sexual way, displaying sexually suggestive photos or objects, touching in a sexual way, or asking an employee to engage in sexual activities. Sexual harassment can also occur when a person’s job is threatened if they do not perform or accept sexual favors. To protect their employees from sexual harassment, Hawaii employers must make sure their employees are aware of the law and their rights. Employers should also have a sexual harassment policy in place, which prohibits sexual harassment and outlines procedures for reporting any incidents. It is important for Hawaii employers to take sexual harassment seriously. Sexual harassment can create an uncomfortable and hostile work environment, interfere with employees’ focus and productivity, and make employees feel unsafe. This can lead to decreased morale and loss of employees, which can then lead to loss of profit and reputation.

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