What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that occurs in the workplace in Idaho and throughout the United States. It is illegal and prohibited under employment laws in Idaho. Sexual harassment occurs when one person in a workplace, such as a manager or co-worker, makes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature toward another person. For example, someone might make lewd comments, or constantly flirt with someone else regardless of how uncomfortable that person feels. Sexual harassment also includes other behaviors, such as creating a hostile work environment for someone because of their gender. This might include making derogatory or offensive remarks, or displaying offensive pictures. It is important to note that sexual harassment does not require the recipient to be of opposite sex. Sexual harassment can occur between people of the same sex. It is also important to remember that it is not necessary to be a victim of sexual harassment in order to report it. It is important to be aware of what sexual harassment is, and to know that it is illegal and must be reported if seen, experienced, or heard. If you believe that you are a victim of sexual harassment, you should contact your employer’s human resources department or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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