Any employee who has witnessed what is perceived to be sexual harassment should report that conduct. Any supervisor who has witnessed or becomes aware of the alleged occurrence of sexual harassment by, or who receives a complaint of sexual harassment involving, a person within that supervisor's purview is required to take prompt corrective action as appropriate and to report the matter. Sexual harassment is determined by how the behavior is perceived by the recipient, not by the intent of the sender. Yes, in most cases. Subsequent action for sexual harassment will be equal to the severity of the offense.
Actions range from verbal counseling to termination.
Writing a letter to the individual, detailing the specific offensive behavior, the effect it had on you and that you want the behavior to stop. Placing a copy of the Sexual Harassment Policy on the alleged harasser's desk or in their mailbox. I'm tired of listening to sexually suggestive remarks and jokes between my co-workers. Yes, this may constitute third party sexual harassment. You can directly confront those participating in the sexual banter, expressing the offensiveness of the behavior and asking them to stop, or report it to the appropriate university official.