Sexual Harassment

Program Objectives (1 of 2) Describe what sexual harassment is exactly. Differentiate between sexual harassment and being courteous. Understand the federal (and state?) laws that deem sexual harassment a crime. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2

Program Objectives (2 of 2) Learn there consequences if you are found guilty of committing this crime. What you can do if you observe and/or experience sexual harassment. How to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace. www.readysetpresent.com Page 3

A Challenge Please Write a One Sentence Definition of “Sexual Harassment.” www.readysetpresent.com Page 4

Definition (1 of 2) Define Sexual Harassment: Webster’s Dictionary: uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical behavior of a sexual nature especially by a person in authority toward a subordinate (such as an employee or student). Sexual advances, favors, and/or verbal or physical conduct of sexual nature. www.readysetpresent.com Page 5

Definition (2 of 2) Define Sexual Harassment: Violation of both state and federal law; illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for employees: “prohibits employment discrimination based on race, sex, color, national origin or religion.” www.readysetpresent.com Page 6

Warning Signs? www.readysetpresent.com Page 7

Warning Signs? (1 of 5) Inappropriate Behavior Such As: Sexual comments or jokes. Sexual phone calls. Sexual stories. Sexual looks/gestures. www.readysetpresent.com Page 8

Warning Signs? (2 of 5) Inappropriate Behavior Such As: Explicit videos, pictures, calendars, screen savers, websites. Unwelcome flirting. Insisting on dates. www.readysetpresent.com Page 9

Warning Signs? (3 of 5) Behaviors Manager/Coworkers … Hostility between coworkers. Lack of friendship amongst coworkers. Complaints regarding the opposite sexes actions. Women who act defensively/angrily toward the opposite sex. www.readysetpresent.com Page 10

Warning Signs? (4 of 5) Behaviors Manager/Coworkers … Avoided glances or murmurs made when the opposite sex walks past them. Job loss if sexual advances are not met. www.readysetpresent.com Page 11

Warning Signs? (5 of 5) Inappropriate Physical Content … Purposeful touching or cornering. Forceful neck massages. Sexual intercourse with coworkers/managers. www.readysetpresent.com Page 12

Sexual Harassment (NOT): Appropriate Behaviors … Compliments pertaining to ones performance. Being courtesy, i.e. opening the door for someone, saying, “please” and “thank you”. Lunch or dinner dates that are mutual and/or voluntary. www.readysetpresent.com Page 13

Types of Sexual Harassment www.readysetpresent.com Page 14

Complaint Procedure www.readysetpresent.com Page 15

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What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 17

www.readysetpresent.com Page 18 Download “Sexual Harassment” PowerPoint presentation at ReadySetPresent.com 136 slides include: what is and is not sexual harassment, 6 types of sexual harassment, various classes of harassment, who is the harasser, what sexual harassment causes, the complaint procedure, the consequences and effects of sexual harassment, statistics, sexual harassment policies in other countries as compared to those in the United States of America and more. Royalty Free – Use Them Over and Over Again.