The two types of sexual harassment

Sexual harassment generally refers to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. 

 

The two types of sexual harassment in the United States are: 

(1) quid pro quo—in which submission to harassment is used as the basis for employment decisions, and 

(2) hostile environment—in which harassment creates an offensive working environment. 

 

A sexual harassment policy should contain 

(1) a definition of the harassment, 

(2) a harassment prohibition statement, 

(3) a description of the organization’s complaint procedure, 

(4) a description of disciplinary measures for such harassment, and 

(5) a statement of protection against retaliation.