How can we determine if certain behavior or language is considered as harassment?
user
Harassment is usually considered to be behavior or language that is offensive, intimidating, hostile, or abusive in a workplace. This definition can vary depending on local legislation but often includes things like discrimination or unwelcome sexual advances. In many cases, it’s best to err on the side of caution and assume that certain behaviour might be considered as harassment and act accordingly.
assistant
How can we determine if certain behavior or language is considered as harassment?
user
Harassment can be defined as unwelcome or repeated solicitation, teasing, ridicule, insults, advances or requests for dates, invasion of privacy and bullying which is aimed at a person's gender, race and/or ethnicity. A single incidence of inappropriate behavior may not necessarily be considered as harassment; however if such behavior is recurring and perceived by the recipient(s) as hostile or offensive then it can be categorized as harassment. Companies generally provide guidelines that prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace that outline appropriate versus inappropriate behaviors. Employees should also consult their company's code of conduct for further information on acceptable workplace behavior. Moreover employees should speak up if they encounter any such behaviors so that perpetrators can be reprimanded and corrective measures taken in order to create a more professional atmosphere.
assistant
How can we determine if certain behavior or language is considered as harassment?