Sexual harassment is a violation of federal and state laws.
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, sex discrimination is prohibited in employment. Under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972, sex may not be the basis for exclusion from participation, denial of benefits, or discrimination in any educational program or activity. The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, Chapter 760 of Florida Statutes, prohibits sex discrimination in employment. In addition, University rules and employee collective bargaining agreements also prohibit sexual harassment. The University of Florida's Sexual Harassment policy was first written and disseminated in the late 1970's and has been revised periodically.