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