Sexual harrassment on the job

Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees. This page will discuss the topic of sexual harassment and the relevant laws in greater detail. For more information on sex discrimination also see our sex discrimination page. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of when it occurs in the workplace.

Updated October View or Download PDF. Sexual harassment anywhere — at work, at school, on the street, etc. In most cases of sexual harassment, the harasser is a man and the victim is a woman, but men can be victims, too.

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Sexual harassment is a type of discrimination based on sex. When someone is sexually harassed in the workplace, it can undermine their sense of personal dignity. It can prevent them from earning a living, doing their job effectively, or reaching their full potential. Sexual harassment can also poison the environment for everyone else.