Sexual Harassment
This is where there are unwelcome sexual
advances, requests for sexual favors,
and other verbal or physical conduct of
a sexual nature, made by one person on
another. Repeated, unreciprocated and
unwanted verbal or physical approaches.
Sexually explicit and derogatory
statements which are found to be
objectionable and offensive and make the
recipient feel threatened or humiliated;
suggestive remarks; compromising
invitations; demands for sexual favours.
Even if the boss is unaware that someone
in the office is being harassed, the
business owner can still be held
responsible. For action to be taken, the
conduct must be sufficiently frequent or
severe to create a hostile work
environment.
English and Scottish law does protect
people against sexual harassment, so you
must make sure your workplace does not
nurture it. It is advisable to make sure
employees understand the situation with
harassment by training and creating a
comfortable workspace. Also establish a
process for reporting sexual harassment.
If an allegation is made, it is not up
to you to determine whether or not it
meets the legal definition. Consult a
solicitor.
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