Sexual Harassment


What is Sexual Harassment?
Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome behaviour, action, or words which:


  • Are sexual in nature;
  • Are likely to offend or humiliate;
  • Relate to a person’s sex, sexuality or body parts;
  • The harasser knows or ought to know are inappropriate;
  • Are repeated after the person has been told to stop.

    • Sexual Harassment Includes:
    1.Unwelcome verbal sexual suggestions;
  • Comments or jokes
  • Whistling
  • Obscene phone calls
  • Demeaning sexual jokes
  • Sexist remarks about clothing or the body

    • 2.Unwelcome and constant leering, ogling, or exposure;
  • Flashing
  • Pornography in public places

    • 3.Unwelcome bodily contact
  • Brushing up against someone in a sexual manner
  • Patting, pinching or touching

    • 4.Indecent propositions
  • Persistent sexual invitations
  • Sexual gesturing

    • 5.Pressure for sexual activity or favours
  • Bribery or blackmail for sexual activity
  • Threatening job loss unless sexual favours are given

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    Is Sexual Harassment Against The Law?
    Sexual harassment is not against the law, but it is a violation of the Human Rights Code. This code protects persons against discrimination and harassment based on characteristics such as race, skin-colour, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and disability.
    If you contact the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, they can offer information and assistance to deal with sexual harassment. A sexually harassed person can file a complaint with the Commission. The harasser, and if relevant the employer, will be contacted. A Human Rights Officer will investigate the complaint and, if the evidence supports the complaint, will attempt to negotiate a voluntary settlement. This service is free of charge.





    Telephone (506)454-0460
    Fax (506)457-2780
    Email:fsacc@nbnet.nb.ca
    Website: www.fsacc.ca
    Mailing Address:
    Fredericton Sexual Assault Crisis Centre
    P.O.Box 174
    Fredericton, NB
    E3B 4Y9

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