Prevention of Sexual Harassment

1. What kinds of behaviour cause sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment can take many forms and can include a wide range of behaviors. Some common examples of behaviors that may constitute sexual harassment include:

• Unwanted sexual advances or propositions Verbal harassment, such as sexual slurs, comments, or jokes.
• Physical harassment, such as unwanted touching, hugging, or kissing.
• Displaying or distributing sexually explicit material, such as photographs or videos.
• Sending sexually suggestive emails, text messages, or letters.
• Threatening retaliation if a sexual favor is not granted.
• Making sexual gestures or motions.
• Making sexual comments about an individual's clothing, body, or sexual activities.
• Stalking or following someone.

It's important to note that these behaviors can be physical, verbal, or nonverbal, and can be committed by a supervisor, coworker, or even a non-employee, such as a vendor or customer.

2. What would you do in case you face or witness any incident or repeated incidents of such behaviour

If you experience or witness sexual harassment, you should take these steps:

• Write down what happened in detail about incident.
• Report it to a supervisor or authority figure
• Keep a record of your report
• Talk to someone for support: talk to a trusted friend, family member, or a counselor to help you cope with the emotional impact of the harassment.
• Consider filing a complaint: you may consider filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or a similar agency.
• Consult a lawyer for legal advice.

By taking these steps, you can help protect yourself and hold those responsible for the harassment accountable.