4. Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Examples of unwanted sexual conduct, as defined by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), may include but is not limited to: Sexual comments or jokes Displaying sexually graphic pictures, posters or photos Suggestive looks, staring or leering Propositions and sexual advances Making promises in return for sexual favours Sexual gestures Intrusive questions about a person’s private or sex life, or a person discussing their own sex life Sexual posts or contact on social media Spreading sexual rumours about a person Sending sexually explicit emails or text messages Unwelcome touching, hugging, massaging or kissing For information on sexual harassment liability, definition of the workplace and actions, please view the Bullying and Harassment page. Please read the page on the…