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Sexual Harassment. Training Program By Jaturaporn ( Bengee ). What is Sexual Harassment.
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Sexual Harassment Training Program By Jaturaporn (Bengee)
What is Sexual Harassment Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated where that reaction is reasonable in the circumstances. It is not sexual interaction, flirtation, attraction or friendship which is invited, mutual, consensual or reciprocated
Sexual harassment in the workplace • Every year, sexual harassment in the workplace is one of the most common types of complaints received by the Commission under the Sex Discrimination Act. In 2009 – 2010, 21% of all complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission were under the Sex Discrimination Act, and 88% of those complaints related to sex discrimination in the workplace. The wide use of new technologies such as mobile phones, email and social networking websites creates new spaces where sexual harassment may occur.
Sexual harassment at work is against the law. Sexual harassment can be committed by an employer, workmate or other people in a working relationship with the victim.
HarassmentSituations Sexual harassments can occur in a variety of circumstances. Often, but not always, the harasser is in a position of power or authority over the victim due to differences in age, or social, political, educational or employment relationships.
Who is a Victim? • The harasser can be anyone, such as a client, a co-worker, a parent or legal guardian, a teacher or professor, a student, a friend, or a stranger. • The victim does not have to be the person directly harassed but can be anyone who finds the behavior offensive and is affected by it. • The victim can be any gender. The harasser can be any gender.
The harasser does not have to be of the opposite sex. • The harasser may be completely unaware that his or her behavior is offensive or constitutes sexual harassment or may be completely unaware that his or her actions could be unlawful. • Misunderstanding: It can result from a situation where one thinks he/she is making themselves clear, but is not understood the way they intended. The misunderstanding can either be reasonable or unreasonable.
How it can affect employees • Decreased work or increased absenteeism • Loss of job or career, loss of income • Having one's personal life offered up for public scrutiny—the victim becomes the "accused," and his or her dress, lifestyle, and private life will often come under attack. • Being objectified and humiliated by scrutiny and gossip
Extreme stress upon relationships with significant others, sometimes resulting in divorce; extreme stress on peer relationships, or relationships with colleagues • Weakening of support from friends, colleagues, or family • Having to relocate to another city, another job, or another school • Loss of references/recommendations
How to solve the sexual harassment • Record harassment as soon it happens. • Ask management for assistance in confronting the person harassing you. • Talk to people you trust about the harassment, not only to garner support and encouragement. • File a complaint with an appropriate.
Responsibility of Employers • Have an appropriate sexual harassment policy • Train employees on how to identify and deal with sexual harassment • Put in place an internal procedure for dealing with complaints • Take appropriate remedial action if and when sexual harassment occurs.
Responsibility of Employees • Offering to act as a witness if the person being harassed decides to report the incident. • Refusing to join in with any harassing activity. • Backing them up or supporting them to say no.
Sexual Harassment training • Prevent harassment that becoming part of the workplace culture • Use Sexual Harassment Training to understand what is sexual harassment • Comply with relevant employment laws and avoid litigation
