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Definition of Sexual Harassment
Definition of Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors
and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: (1) submission to such
conduct is made a term or condition of employment or participating in educational
programs; or (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as a basis for
employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the
purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee's work performance or
student's academic performance creating an intimidating , hostile, or offensive working or
learning environment.
Some examples may include but are not limited to the following: