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?

71% Signup and view all the answers

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

Females Signup and view all the answers

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Signup and view all the answers

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

Unwelcomed and sexual nature Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to report sexual harassment at work?

To protect other potential victims Signup and view all the answers

Who should you report sexual harassment to at work?

Management in the human resource department Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of sexual harassment with their description:

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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

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 Signup and view all the answers

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