
Repeated or Severe – Exercise #1
For the past two years, Denise, a file room clerk, has been subjected daily to fondling, hugging and kissing from her supervisor against her will.
Ask yourself:Is this behavior severe, mild, or somewhere in between?Is this behavior frequent, a rare occurrence, or somewhere in between?
Then ask yourself:Would a reasonable person judge this behavior as sexual harassment?
Yes, No, Perhaps?
Every day Denise is experiencing the offensive behavior. It is pervasive in her workplace. It is also extremely severe, in that it involves kissing and physical fondling. It is very likely that a reasonable person would judge this behavior as sexual harassment.