A Time for Action on Secual Harassment in the Workplace . A hostile or offensive workplace for women 'is created by repeated subtle, yet, unwelcome harassing behaviour.
Sexual harassment is a pervasive workplace problem.
It permeates both large and small workplaces in Ontario, and affects all employment sectors. Examples of sexual harassment include unwelcome leering or suggestive looks, sexual remarks, teasing or insults, subtle or crude sexual hints and pressures, and unwanted physical or sexual contact. Sometimes sexual harassment is obvious. Most often, the problem is more subtle. A hostile or offensive workplace for women is created by repeated subtle, yet, unwelcome harassing behaviour.