What qualifies as sexual harassment at work?
Sexual harassment at work represents unlawful and prohibited sex discrimination. The law defines sexual harassment as unwelcome verbal, visual, non-verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that impacts working conditions or creates a hostile work environment. In order to be illegal, sexual harassment must be unwelcome or unwanted. Examples can include requesting dates or sexual favors, spreading rumors about a person’s personal or sexual life, and threatening a worker for refusing your sexual advances. Physical examples can include inappropriate touching such as kissing, hugging, patting, or stroking a worker.