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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 one’s 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

  • verbal: At a previous workplace, employers perpetrated verbal sexual harassment and repeated verbatim things said at my home and accommodation.
  • serious: In appropriate circumstances it can be used to protect victims of serious sexual harassment.

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