What types of behavior constitute harassment?
Harassment can take many forms. It can be blatant or subtle, verbal or physical, printed on paper or communicated electronically. Examples of conduct that can constitute harassment are: • Outright propositions/improper suggestions or requests for sexual favors • Threats or promises regarding compliance with sexual behavior • Sexist, racial or ethnic jokes, slurs or cartoons; lewd or obscene remarks; disparaging remarks relating to gender, race, ethnicity, etc.