From flirting to sexual harassment in the workplace
26 Apr, 2024 by
Sexist remarks, inappropriate jokes, touching - these are all behaviors that constitute sexual harassment. How can you distinguish it from workplace flirting?
Sexual harassment is any unwelcome behaviour of a sexual nature or based on sexual orientation that violates a person's dignity in the workplace. It's different from flirting, which is consensual. When a colleague's advances are unwanted, the going gets tougher.
This article develops the following themes :
- definition of sexual harassment
- behaviour constituting sexual harassment
- the distinction between flirting and unwanted advances
- love at work
- sexist, rude or demeaning remarks
- employer's responsibility
- protection of personality
- measures to be taken to prevent and put an end to harassment situations
- acts committed by a company body and the employer's responsibility