sexual harassment
sexual harassment
Definition
sexual harassment
noun
inappropriate, unwelcome, and, typically, persistent behavior, as by an employer or co-worker, that is sexual in nature, specif. when actionable under federal or state statutes
sexual harassment
Law Definition
n
A
harassment of a sexual nature, usually in ones place of employment. See also harassment.
sexual harassment
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- woman: Sexual assault of girls is dealt with as a separate issue, as is sexual harassment of women at work.
Converse of subject
- cause: The stress caused by sexual harassment as well as affecting the complainant's personal health also creates a health and safety problem at work.
Converse of object
- constitute: Comment The case contains important guidance on what conduct will constitute sexual harassment.
- suffer: Externally A student who believes that s/he has suffered sexual harassment also has the right of legal redress under UK and EU legislation.
- prevent: Taking action against sexual harassment - employers ' responsibilities Employers are required to take action to prevent sexual harassment occurring.
- include: Types of direct sex discrimination include sexual harassment and treating a woman adversely because she is pregnant.
- experience: Take a stand against sexist language and behavior and pornography and support workmates who are experiencing sexual harassment.
- make: The case involved allegations of sexual harassment made by a nanny against the father of the child she was caring for.
Preposition: at
- work: Sexual harassment at work ( Leaflet 285 ) was correct at date of publication March 2006.
Adjective modifier
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