Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

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Which of the following is a potential consequence of sexual harassment in the workplace?

  • Physical injuries
  • Emotional injuries (correct)
  • Professional advancement
  • Financial losses

What percentage of females are estimated to experience sexual harassment in the workplace at some point in their lives?

  • 20%
  • 30% (correct)
  • 40%
  • 10%

How many sexual harassment claims are filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) each year?

  • 12,000 (correct)
  • 10,000
  • 5,000
  • 1,000

What percentage of women who experienced sexual harassment do not report the issue?

<p>71% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is more likely to face sexual harassment in the workplace?

<p>Females (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency regulates the workplace and defines the legal definition of sexual harassment?

<p>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the key words to remember in the definition of sexual harassment?

<p>Unwelcomed and sexual nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to report sexual harassment at work?

<p>To protect other potential victims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should you report sexual harassment to at work?

<p>Management in the human resource department (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the employer does not stop the harassment after it has been reported?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Physical sexual harassment can include unwelcomed kissing and grabbing?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Verbal sexual harassment can include unwelcomed comments and jokes?

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is not necessary to report sexual harassment in writing, oral reporting is enough?

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of sexual harassment with their description:

<p>Physical sexual harassment = Unwelcomed kissing, grabbing, staring, or blocking a person’s path Verbal or written sexual harassment = Unwelcomed comments, emails, texts, jokes, or improper propositions Unwelcomed sexual behavior = Any action of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment and is repeated</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps to take when facing sexual harassment with their descriptions:

<p>Documenting = Keeping track of any instances of sexual harassment Reporting = Informing the human resource department about the harassment Filing a complaint with the EEOC = If the employer has not stopped the harassment, a report should be made to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the entities involved in handling sexual harassment with their roles:

<p>Victim = The person who experiences the unwelcomed sexual behavior Harasser = The person who exhibits the unwelcomed sexual behavior Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) = The government agency that regulates the workplace and defines the legal definition of sexual harassment Human resource department = The department in the workplace to which harassment should be reported</p> Signup and view all the answers

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