Most sexual harassment happens in the workplace or a school or public setting but is not confined to these public settings. With technology advancing sexual harassment can be brought home with you. Receiving unwanted messages or comments on social media now accounts for types of sexual harassment as well. Knowing where to draw the line or when to report a problem is tricky as sexual harassment has changed forms entirely. While a lot of sexual harassment is obvious and concrete, like physical touching, inappropriate comments on appearance or whistling, some sexual harassment is harder to detect.
When a fellow coworker comments inappropriately on one of your Facebook profile pictures or sends you unwanted text messages it is difficult to know what constitutes as harassment. With access to the internet it is easy for someone to find the information they require to take action against a harasser. Websites like FindLaw.com have pages dedicated to knowing the signs of online sexual harassment and what to do if you are or someone you know is a victim.
The website provides useful tips like reminding you that you should exercise caution using the internet at work or telling someone up front the first time if something they do or say makes you uncomfortable. There are also tips for employers to help prevent and recognize sexual harassment in their businesses.
There are many resources for victims of sexual assault or harassment to seek out online. Many provide numbers to call or institutions to visit for help. Making these resources known to your employees, students, teammates or coworkers can help improve someones situation.
When a fellow coworker comments inappropriately on one of your Facebook profile pictures or sends you unwanted text messages it is difficult to know what constitutes as harassment. With access to the internet it is easy for someone to find the information they require to take action against a harasser. Websites like FindLaw.com have pages dedicated to knowing the signs of online sexual harassment and what to do if you are or someone you know is a victim.
The website provides useful tips like reminding you that you should exercise caution using the internet at work or telling someone up front the first time if something they do or say makes you uncomfortable. There are also tips for employers to help prevent and recognize sexual harassment in their businesses.
There are many resources for victims of sexual assault or harassment to seek out online. Many provide numbers to call or institutions to visit for help. Making these resources known to your employees, students, teammates or coworkers can help improve someones situation.