It can also include conduct that is not sexual in nature but is gender-related.
Sexual harassment includes the harassment of the same or of the opposite sex.
A. Sexual harassment can take many forms, including repeated sexual flirtations, advances or propositions, continued or repeated language of a sexual nature, graphic or degrading comments about an individual or his or her appearance, the display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures, or any unwelcome or abusive physical contact of a sexual nature. This terminology describes harassment that typically involves a supervisor giving or withholding employment benefits based upon an employee's willingness to grant sexual favors. Tom, Nicole's supervisor, regularly compliments her figure and clothing. He frequently walks up behind her and massages her shoulders, despite her objections. Other employees laugh, but Nicole usually walks away.