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FACTS & QUESTIONS
ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT
FACTS:
80% of women in the workplace have been sexually harassed, according to a recent study!
2/3 of women in the Pentagon report sexual harassment!
EEOC handles over 5,000cases of workplace sexual harassment annually!
Sexual harassment cases are now over 20% of the caseload at the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing, up from 3% ten years ago!
95% of women are offended by suggestive comments/staring/flirting, while 46% of men thought women would be flattered, a study has found!
67% of men would be flattered if asked to have sex, while 83% of women would be offended – according to a recent study!
Courts are awarding $500,000 and more in sexual harassment cases!
QUESTIONS ABOUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT ARE PERHAPS THE THORNIEST PROBLEM IN THE WORKPLACE TODAY...
What constitutes sexual harassment, legally?
Why is this an issue for employers – isn't it between two people?
Aren't these cases a bit "fuzzy" and subjective as to what is or isn't harassment?
Are men ever victims – and how would that be possible?
What about "same sex" harassment?
What should employees do if they feel they are a victim?
How can management prevent this from happening in the workplace?
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