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Sexual Harassment in the workplace
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:00 pm
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:00 pm
How would you define Sexual Harassment?
At what point does a person cross the line from playful joking or harmless romantic interest into unacceptable sexual harassment?
At what point does a person cross the line from playful joking or harmless romantic interest into unacceptable sexual harassment?
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Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:02 pm to KSGamecock
Firstly: When it's overtly sexual and there can be no other explanation.
Secondly: If the person being flirted with has expressed discomfort in the way you speak.
Secondly: If the person being flirted with has expressed discomfort in the way you speak.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:03 pm to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
What if it's a one time incident, just an inappropriate joke made about a person who isn't even present? Would you still call that harassment if the person didn't like the joke?
For some reason when I hear "harassment" I think it has to be a series of events.
For some reason when I hear "harassment" I think it has to be a series of events.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:05 pm to KSGamecock
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What if it's a one time incident, just an inappropriate joke made about a person who isn't even present? Would you still call that harassment if the person didn't like the joke?
It depends on the context and the severity of the 'joke'. For instance, if it's something like: "Hey, what color is your thong?", it's a one and done. Not direct firing, but I'd definitely reprimand someone.
If the joke is more demure in nature then of course, you just give a slight warning.
It's all based on the context though, each case should be taken on its own.
PS I run a class on business ethics.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:07 pm to KSGamecock
continued unwanted sexual advances or innuendo that make another uncomfortable.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:13 pm to KSGamecock
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:15 pm to KSGamecock
"The incident may be one time occurrence but more often it has a type of repetitiveness." As per most handbooks but as I said:
It should be a case by case basis, so if you want a direct answer (this seems more serious than most threads here), please give me more details.
It should be a case by case basis, so if you want a direct answer (this seems more serious than most threads here), please give me more details.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:17 pm to KSGamecock
pulling out your penis is in the gray area.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:30 pm to diddydirtyAubie
I was going to say trying to play just the tip may be crossing the line slightly.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 7:48 pm to KSGamecock
Posted on 7/15/14 at 8:37 pm to KSGamecock
Quid pro quo and hostile environment I believe.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:11 pm to KSGamecock
Sexual harassment is defined much differently for men and women, that's for sure. I had what I would consider sexual harassment from a female coworker (who was engaged), and I realized if I did anything remotely close to that to a woman I would be immediately fired, if they didn't like it that is. FWIW, I did enjoy the ego boost, but it almost cost me my job as there was no way for anyone to think I wasn't the aggressor in the situation once it became obvious to other employees.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:23 pm to KSGamecock
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Firstly: When it's overtly sexual and there can be no other explanation.
Secondly: If the person being flirted with has expressed discomfort in the way you speak.
This.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 9:47 pm to UMTigerRebel
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This.
I meant to add 'act' as well, but thank you for the support.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 11:15 pm to KSGamecock
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How would you define sexual harassment ?
When she's attractive and he's not
Posted on 7/16/14 at 8:05 am to KSGamecock
The thing with sexual harassment is everyone's line to cross is different. Some women don't want to be flirted with at all and consider any action deemed flirting as harassment. Some have no line and you can grope them in the workplace and they'll laugh it off.
I've been involved in a few sexual harassment claims at different jobs, and only one of them was really harassment. Weird thing is, in all 3 of them the woman was the accused. Only one resulted in a firing, and it was probably the flimsiest accusation, but she had some other performance issues so it was a good scapegoat.
I've been involved in a few sexual harassment claims at different jobs, and only one of them was really harassment. Weird thing is, in all 3 of them the woman was the accused. Only one resulted in a firing, and it was probably the flimsiest accusation, but she had some other performance issues so it was a good scapegoat.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 8:33 am to KSGamecock
1. For the purposes of the law and your HR department, sexual harassment is whatever the woman your talking to says it is.
2. If you're handsome and charming enough, NOTHING is sexual harassment
2. If you're handsome and charming enough, NOTHING is sexual harassment
Posted on 7/16/14 at 8:38 am to KSGamecock
Posted on 7/16/14 at 9:49 am to kingbob
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1. For the purposes of the law and your HR department, sexual harassment is whatever the woman your talking to says it is.
99% of the time, this applies. 1% of the time people realize the bitch is crazy/lying and the charges get dropped/she gets a raise.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 10:12 am to KSGamecock
when its no longer funny to the majority of the audience or participants
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