How Do You Report Sexual Harassment In The Workplace?
Nearly 50 percent of US women report they have experienced some type of sexual harassment in the workplace–and harassment is not limited to men offending women. Here’s how to proceed if you’re a victim of sexual harassment. Let your harasser know that his or her behavior is inappropriate and not welcomed. If it continues, tell your supervisor about the sexual harassment and ask to report it officially. Fill out a report. If your supervisor tells you the company doesn’t issue any report forms, ask him to explain in a memo how they plan to take to investigate the harassment. Document the harassment yourself so you have a written record. Move to the next level of supervisor or manager if your company policy is failing you and the harassment is not properly investigated. Contact the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (see Resources below) to file a formal complaint. Understand that the harassment is in no way your fault. You, however, will feel the brunt of the psychological
