TYPES OF HARASSMENT
This type targets race, gender, religion, or other protected traits.
What is discriminatory harassment?
A supervisor cutting your hours after you reject advances is an example of this.
What is retaliation?
The first thing you should do when harassment starts.
What is document what’s happening?
A joke is repeated after someone says it makes them uncomfortable—this crosses into harassment because of this.
What is unwanted/repeated behavior?
A coworker compliments you once—this is harassment or not?
What is not necessarily harassment?
This involves unwanted touching, blocking movement, or physical intimidation.
What is physical harassment?
When a boss implies promotions depend on personal favors.
What is quid pro quo harassment?
Reporting harassment to this internal department is often recommended.
What is HR (Human Resources)?
Intent doesn’t matter as much as this when determining harassment.
What is impact?
A coworker repeatedly comments on your appearance after you ask them to stop.
What is harassment?
This harassment uses authority or job status to control or intimidate someone.
What is power harassment?
A coworker harasses you without authority—this is still harassment, even without this.
What is formal power/authority?
his step involves formally notifying the company of harassment.
What is filing a complaint?
You witness harassment but say nothing—this raises concerns about this responsibility.
What is bystander responsibility?
A boss gives better shifts only to employees they like personally.
What is potential power harassment/unfair treatment?
Repeated insults, gaslighting, or undermining someone’s confidence falls under this type.
What is psychological harassment?
A boss “jokes” in ways that make employees uncomfortable—this is still harassment because of this factor.
What is power imbalance?
This outside professional may help if the issue escalates legally.
What is an attorney/lawyer?
Choosing not to report harassment due to fear of consequences creates this ethical dilemma.
What is job security vs. integrity
A group chat excludes one employee and mocks their work.
What is cyberbullying/psychological harassment?
Sending repeated unwanted messages, posts, or harassment through digital platforms.
What is cyberbullying?
List 2 things you can do when you feel harassment has taken place
Answers vary
Telling a trusted supervisor or manager is an example of doing this.
What is reporting the behavior?
When behavior seems “minor” but happens repeatedly, it may create this type of environment.
What is a hostile work environment?
Your boss pressures you not to report harassment to “protect the team.”
What is retaliation or coercion?