Workplace harassment comes in two forms:nn1. An employee is required to engage in a hostile workplace or in sexual acts with an employer or manager to keep their job or to gain benefits.n2. An employee is subject to severe and/or pervasive hostile and harassing actions by other employees in a hostile work environment.nnWorkplace harassment in a hostile work environment depends on actions that are motivated by discrimination. This may include a discriminatory bias based on gender, sex, race, religion, or other protected characteristics.