sexual harassment

Sexual harassment is unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. These are liable to civil claims in the employment tribunal. Examples of sexual harassment at work include:

• Comments about the way you look which you find demeaning
• Indecent remarks
• Questions about your sex life
• Sexual demands by a member of your own or the opposite sex
• Any conduct of a sexual nature which creates an intimidating, hostile or humiliating working environment for you

Incidents involving touching and other physical threats are criminal offences and should be reported to the police.

For more see http://www.eoc.org.uk/EOCeng/EOCcs/Advice/sexual_harassment__rights.asp