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It's Inappropriate, but Is It Illegal? 7 Iffy Office Scenarios

Your Answer to the Question of "Can They Ask That??"

Sexual harassment

Making inappropriate sexual comments (including those made passively, such as through offensive posters on the wall or via email), unwelcome sexual advances, or requests for sexual favors that create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment is a violation of the Sexual Harassment Law established by the Supreme Court, and is subject to both company and legal action.

In addition, a person's acceptance or rejection to sexual advances may not be tied to that person's employment. Since perception is often reality in these cases, it's best to avoid sexual behavior entirely.

 

  • Dawn Dugan

    Dawn Dugan specializes in writing books, articles, white papers, reports and special communications for the human resources industry. She is the co-author of Effective Executive Compensation, which was published by AMACOM in 2008. Read more...