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Step 1
Address the issue with the individual who is making you uncomfortable first. Believe it or not, a lot of times the offending party doesn't even realize what they are doing constitutes sexual harassment. Let the person know that their actions are offensive and request that it be stopped immediately.
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Step 2
If the individual does not stop their actions, report the incident to your supervisor and request assistance. He or she may be able to help you put an end to it.
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Step 3
If you have to report the incident to your employer, it is their duty to take action in order to help prevent sexual harassment. If you are unable to get assistance from your supervisor, or if the person harassing you is your supervisor, contact your Human Resources department or someone else who you know can help.
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Step 4
Most, if not all, companies do have strict policies and complaint procedures on sexual harassment, not to mention a number of state and federal laws that are in place. Consider contacting your Human Resources department to obtain information on any grievance processes they have in place so that you can file a complaint.
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Step 5
If you are unsure of what to do next or can't seem to find any assistance within your organization, contact the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for assistance. See the Resources Section for a direct link.
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Step 6
Make sure that you document everything so that you have a record to provide later on down the road. Include a date, time, and description of each act of sexual harassment that occurred; as well as a record for each time you requested assistance and the results of your reports.
Comments
WordWhizKid said
on 12/4/2008 Very helpful thanks! Unfortunately this seems to be a common problem in the workplace.