Examples of Conduct Upon Which a Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim Might Be Based

Examples of Conduct Upon Which a Hostile Work Environment Sexual Harassment Claim Might Be Based:

  • Talking about sex outside the context of course content
  • Telling dirty jokes
  • Unnecessary and/or inappropriate touching
  • Commenting on someone's physical attributes
  • Showing sexually graphic or suggestive pictures
  • Using demeaning or inappropriate terms; e.g., "Honey" or "Sweetie" or "Beefcake"
  • Using sexually suggestive gestures
  • Sabotaging someone's work or education because of gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity
  • Engaging in physically intimidating conduct like blocking someone's path
  • Giving or promising favorable treatment to those who will consent to a sexually related activity
  • Using crude and offensive language