Signs Of Sexual Harassment In The Workplace

Sexual harassment is the most toxic form of human nature. It can make a person vulnerable to the extent of committing serious self-harms. Trauma, depression, and anxieties are some common forms of mental stress due to sexual harassment. If you are being subjected to this toxicity at your workspace, you can have a word with a Sexual Harassment Attorney.

There are times when a person is confused if they are being harassed sexually. The following tips will help you to identify if you were being harassed:

Comments on Physical Appearance

There is a fine line of difference between a compliment and a taunt. Compliment comes from a positive perspective, while a taunt of physical appearance that is sexual in nature comes to form a skin-mental perspective.

Whenever you feel like you are being objectified by sexual comments, give the person a warning asking not o repeat such comments or behavior. 

Digital stalking 

Cyber harassment is a new form of sexual harassment. There are instances where people might stalk you, if you feel uncomfortable with that person following you on the internet, block them. If they still come with a new account just for the sake of stalking you, you can take strict action. 

Receiving sexual texts, pornographic content, nude pictures, etc., are also forms of sexual harassment. Let your higher authorities know about the issue you are facing, and if they fail to take any actions, consult a lawyer. 

A constant approach without consent 

There are instances when a colleague might have a crush on you and asks you for a date. If you are not interested you have the full right to turn them down. But after that, if the person keeps making approaches and irritating you, it is a kind of sexual harassment. You will get full help from the authorities if you complain about this person.

End of a romantic relationship

If you have broken off with a romantic partner who is also your colleague, and that person is threatening you to get back. To some extent, that person might also reveal their texts and compromising pictures you had taken at the time you were together. It is a heinous crime. Ask for help from the management and you can also sue that person.

Conclusion 

These signs will help you identify if you were harassed sexually at your workspace. If the situation is becoming unbearable, reach out to a sexual harassment attorney for help.