The victim does not have to be the person harassed but could be anyone affected by the offensive conduct. Unlawful sexual harassment may occur without economic injury to or discharge of the victim. The harasser's conduct must be unwelcome. It is in the victim's best interest to directly inform the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and must stop. The victim should use any employer complaint mechanism or grievance system available.
Prevention is the best tool to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace.
Employers are encouraged to take steps necessary to prevent sexual harassment from occurring. Employees should be informed of their rights, a complaint or grievance process should be established and immediate and appropriate action should be taken when an employee complains. Filing a Charge Charges of sexual harassment may be filed at any field office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Field offices are located in 50 cities throughout the United States and are listed in most local telephone directories under U.S. Government.