Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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What are the two forms of sexual harassment?

  • Direct and indirect
  • Physical and verbal
  • Quid pro quo and hostile work environment (correct)
  • Intentional and unintentional

Who can commit sexual harassment in the workplace?

  • Only coworkers
  • Anyone, including employees, customers, vendors, etc (correct)
  • Only supervisors
  • Only customers

What does quid pro quo sexual harassment involve?

  • Requests for sexual favors in exchange for job benefits (correct)
  • Conduct that creates a hostile environment
  • Verbal and physical advances
  • Inappropriate comments and jokes

Who can be a victim of sexual harassment?

<p>Both individuals and bystanders/witnesses (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?

<p>To ensure respect and dignity for all employees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Sexual harassment includes unwelcome advances, requests for favors, and other sexual conduct that affects work performance or creates a hostile environment.
  • There are two forms: quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
  • Quid pro quo involves employment action against the victim for refusing a request.
  • Hostile work environment covers speech, conduct, and explicit/suggestive items that interfere with job performance or create a hostile environment.
  • Anyone can commit sexual harassment, including employees, customers, vendors, etc.
  • Victims can be individuals or bystanders/witnesses.
  • It is important to prevent sexual harassment to uphold agency values, comply with Title VII and state laws, and ensure respect and dignity for all employees.
  • NH has a policy and procedure for addressing sexual harassment.
  • Employees are responsible for knowing and complying with the policy, reporting incidents, cooperating with investigations, and supporting victims.

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