“NWC is deeply concerned that many workplace policies and practices do not even include specific sexual harassment policies. Instead, sexual harassment is often 'dealt with' under other generic policies such as 'Dignity and Respect' or 'Workplace Bullying'. Employers and workplaces must recognise and take seriously the harmful effects that workplace sexual harassment has on the lives and careers of women. Examples of sexual harassment may include unwelcome touching or other physical contact, sexual jokes and comments, leering and staring, and criminal offences such as obscene phone calls, indecent exposure and sexual assault. Your employer’s workplace policy on sexual harassment should guide you on how to report it and deal with it.

Source: Irish Examiner September 10, 2020 11:33 UTC