Equal Opportunity On Line Training Module: Legal Overview

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination under state and federal laws.

It is defined as conduct of a sexual nature which is unwelcome and, under the circumstances, causes offence, humiliation or intimidation.

Summary of Key Sexual Harassment Concepts

• Unwelcome behaviour
• The 'Reasonable Person' Test
• Hostile Environments

Sexual Harassment is the single most common form of complaint received by the Equal Opportunity Commission and often occurs in the context of employment.

Section 2 of this course focuses specifically on Sexual Harassment.

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