Know the law
It’s the federal law that prohibits workplace discrimination, including sexual harassment.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
A coworker repeatedly comments on your appearance even after being asked to stop.
Verbal Harassment.
Complimenting someone’s work is appropriate; commenting on this is not.
their body or physical appearance.
The first step if you experience or witness harassment.
Report it or speak up.
Every employee is expected to read and follow these documents regarding workplace conduct.
Epic's Anti-harassment & Anti-retaliation policy, Epic Piping's code of conduct policy, Duty to report policy.
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature can be considered this.
Sexual harassment.
Sharing explicit jokes or images in a team chat falls under this type of conduct.
Inappropriate visual harassment.
Before sending a meme, joke, or message, ask yourself if it’s this.
is this professional and appropriate for the workplace.
True or false: You can report harassment even if it didn’t happen to you.
True.
Reports of harassment should be made through these channels.
HR, management, or "pipe up" hotline.
If an employee faces retaliation by the employer for reporting harassment, the employer could be violating this.
Anti-retaliation protection under Title VII.
A supervisor offers a promotion in exchange for a date.
Quid Pro Quo harassment.
Even if you mean no harm, behavior that makes others uncomfortable can still be this.
Harassment or inappropriate conduct.
If someone reports harassment to you as a manager, you must do this immediately.
Document and escalate it to HR or the appropriate department.
If an investigation occurs, employees are expected to do this truthfully.
Cooperate and provide honest information.
The two main types of sexual harassment recognized by law
Quid pro quo and hostile work environment.
Standing too close, touching without consent, or invading personal space are examples of this.
Physical harassment or boundary violation.
Personal relationships at work should always remain this.
Professional and respectful.
This type of training helps employees understand how to intervene safely when they see harassment.
Bystander intervention training.
This consequence can occur for anyone found to have violated harassment policy.
Termination.
This federal agency enforces laws against workplace harassment and discrimination.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC.
Harassment doesn’t have to be directed at you personally; it can still create this for others.
Hostile work environment.
Respecting someone’s physical and emotional space means understanding this key concept.
Boundaries and consent.
If you fear retaliation for reporting, this department can provide support.
Human Resources.
A workplace that addresses harassment quickly and fairly helps build this kind of culture.
A respectful, safe, and inclusive workplace culture.