Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.

Does teasing or “kidding around” constitute sexual harassment?

April 26, 2017constitute Harassment sexual Teasing

0

Posted

Does teasing or “kidding around” constitute sexual harassment?

1 Answer

0

Posted

Simple teasing, offhand comments, and isolated incidences, unless extremely serious, will not amount to discriminatory changes in the terms and conditions of employment in order to constitute sexual harassment. However, though not legally actionable, this type of behavior that results in uncomfortable feelings within the workplace should be avoided as a matter of good employment practices.