Definition of Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment is comprised of sexual comments, gestures or physical contact that the individual knows or ought reasonably to know to be unwelcome, objectionable or offensive. The behaviour may be on a one time basis or a series of incidents. It is unsolicited, one-sided and/or coercive. Both males and females may be the victims of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment may involve the promise or granting of favours or advantages in return for submission to sexual advances or alternatively, the threat of reprisal for refusing. Sexual harassment can include the following: - unnecessary touching or patting - suggestive written or spoken remarks or jokes, or sexually aggressive remarks - leering (suggestive staring) at a person's body - demand(s) for sexual favours - compromising invitations - physical assaults.
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Samples: Master Collective Agreement, Master Collective Agreement, Master Collective Agreement
