Life in the UK Test

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Sexual harassment can take different forms. This includes:

Indecent remarks

Comments about the way you look that make you feel uncomfortable or humiliated

Comments or questions about your sex life

Inappropriate touching or sexual demands

Bullying behaviour or being treated in a way that is rude, hostile, degrading or humiliating because of your sex

Men and women can be victims of sexual harassment at work. If this happens to you, tell a friend, colleague or trade union representative and ask the person harassing you to stop. It is a good idea to keep a written record of what happened, the days and times when it happened and who else may have seen or heard the harassment. If the problem continues, report the person to your employer or trade union. Employers are responsible for the behaviour of their employees while they are at work. They should treat complaints of sexual harassment very seriously and take effective action to deal with the problem. If you are not satisfied with your employer’s response, you can ask for advice and support from the Equal Opportunities Commission, your trade union or the Citizens Advice Bureau.

From: Life in the United Kingdom: A Journey to Citizenship, 2nd Ed. Click here to read the entire chapter.