Monday, June 9, 2008

Harassing Behavior

The following is a list of some sexual harassing behaviors defined by California statutory law:

1. Sexual favors -- unwanted sexual advances or propositions
2. Verbal conduct -- epithets, slurs or derogatory comments, including comments about a person's body, appearance, or sexual activity
3. Physical conduct -- assault, impeding or blocking movement, or any physical interference with normal work or movement
4. Visual harassment -- leering looks, offensive gestures, or derogatory posters, cartoons, or drawings

*Also includes harassment based on gender, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions