Some harassment evolves from discriminatory grounds, and has the effect of nullifying a person's rights or impairing a person from utilising their rights. [1 ] [2 ] [3 ]
Harassment can be a crime or a civil matter. Learn about different kinds of harassment and your options are if you're accused of this offense.
What are the different types of harassment?Criminal harassment is illegal under the penal codes of some states and can result in criminal charges. Usually, criminal harassment involves making threats or a pattern of repeated unwanted contact to alarm or annoy the victim. Harassment can also be a civil wrong, and those victimized by harassment in the workplace can file a lawsuit against their employers in certain circumstances, such as when a company allows a hostile work environment to persist.What is the punishment for harassment?The punishment for harassment varies depending on what state’s laws apply and what specific misconduct you participate in. You could face misdemeanor charges and the potential for less than a year of jail time, but repeat offenders, or those who make serious threats could face charges and a longer prison sentence.
What to do about bullying and harassment at work - the law, action employees can take and advice for employers about their responsibilities
Workplace bullying and harassmentBullying and harassment is behaviour that makes someone feel intimidated or offended. Harassment is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. Examples of bullying or harassing behaviour include:
spreading malicious rumours
unfair treatment
picking on or regularly undermining someone
denying someone’s training or promotion opportunities
Bullying and harassment can happen:
face-to-face
by letter
by email
by phone
The lawBullying itself is not against the law, but harassment is. This is when the unwanted behaviour is related to one of the following:
age
sex
disability
gender reassignment
marriage and civil partnership
pregnancy and maternity
race
religion or belief
sexual orientation
What employees should do if they’re bullied or harassedEmployees should see if they can sort out the problem informally first. If they cannot, they should talk to their:
manager
human resources (HR) department
trade union representative
If this does not work, they can make a formal complaint using their employer’s grievance procedure. If this does not work and they’re still being harassed, they can take legal action at an employment tribunal. They could also call the Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) helpline for advice: Acas helpline Telephone: 0300 123 1100 Textphone: 18001 0300 123 1100 Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm Find out about call charges You can also read Acas guidance on discrimination and bullying.
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The University is committed to fostering an inclusive culture which promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a working, learning and social environment in which the rights and dignity of all students are respected.
Sexual harassment includes any unwanted sexual attention—verbal, physical, or technology-based—that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment.
Harassment is any unwelcome behavior or comments made by one person to another. Sexual harassment is a term usually used to describe unwanted sexual contact