The concept applies now to both women and men, to adults and to children. Sexual harassment is usually defined as behavior by someone higher in status or power toward someone lower in status or power, although harassment by peers or customers is also recognized as a problem. The unequal balance of power is an intrinsic element of the legal definition of sexual harassment. The EEOC requires all organizations with more than 15 employees to develop a sexual harassment policy, to make that policy public, and train employees in issues of sexual harassment. If you're not sure whether or not you're being harassed, talk to someone in the human resources department of your organization.
Most states also have sexual harassment laws .
I'm being harassed If you are experiencing sexual harassment, there are a variety of steps you can take. Ignoring sexual harassment does not make it go away. Know your rights . Sexual harassment is illegal. The EEOC requires all organizations with more than 15 employees to have policies and procedures to deal with sexual harassment.