Workplace Harassment
Unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics — such as race, sex, religion, or disability — that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment, or results in adverse employment decisions.
Examples
- Verbal abuse or offensive jokes targeting a group
- Unwanted physical contact or sexual advances
- Cyberbullying through company communication channels
- Retaliating against employees who file complaints
Related Terms
A federal principle and set of laws that prohibit workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, enforced by the EEOC.
A legal doctrine that allows employers to terminate employees for any reason (that is not illegal) at any time, and similarly allows employees to quit their job at any time without cause.
A legally binding contract that establishes a confidential relationship between parties, preventing employees or contractors from sharing proprietary information, trade secrets, or sensitive business data.
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