{"id":7935,"date":"2025-03-11T11:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T03:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/?p=7935"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:12:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T06:12:49","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-harassment-in-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-harassment-in-the-workplace.html","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Harassment in the Workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment is an improper conduct aimed at offending or causing distress towards an individual. Harassment can be motivated by various reasons and take many forms. Employers should be vigilant of harassment signs and take prompt actions to properly address workplace harassment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workplace harassment should never be taken lightly, and employers have an obligation to make all employees feel safe and accepted in the workplace. In this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> article, we\u2019ll tell you everything you need to know about harassment in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-4' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Corporate.jpg\" alt=\"Corporate insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explaining Harassment in the Workplace\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment is improper conduct by an individual that is directed at and offensive to another individual. It comprises objectionable acts, comments, or displays that demean, belittle, or cause personal humiliation, embarrassment, and\/or intimidation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment can be unlawful and harmful to employees\u2019 morale and productivity. Employers should take prompt actions when harassment is reported in the workplace. Learn more about possible types of harassment and measures to take against it in the sections below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Types of Harassment in the Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19952 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict.webp\" alt=\"Image of Frustrated Man At Desk As Two Coworkers Laugh In Workplace Conflict with text overlay of &quot;Types of Harassment&quot;\" width=\"1300\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict.webp 1300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/frustrated-man-at-desk-as-two-coworkers-laugh-in-workplace-conflict-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are 10 types of harassment in the workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Discriminatory Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discriminatory harassment is defined by its intentions rather than how it\u2019s carried out. The bully harasses the victim because they\u2019re a member of a particular group. Here are some examples of discriminatory harassment in the workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Racial: Someone from a certain racial or ethnic background hears a racial joke (targeted towards their race) in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender: A male nurse or male secretary gets degrading comments in the workplace regarding how he\u2019s doing a \u201cwoman\u2019s job.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Religion: There may be pressure to convert to the majority religion to fit in with people in the workplace.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age: A qualified employee is passed over in a promotion due to the presumption that they are \u2018too young\u2019 or \u2018too old\u2019 to fulfill the position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Personal Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal harassment is targeted at the victim due to their nature, rather than because they\u2019re a member of a particular group. It\u2019s bullying in the most basic form, including inappropriate comments, offensive jokes, and any other behavior that creates an intimidating environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Sexual Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual harassment is inherently sexual in nature, which typically includes unwanted sexual advances, conduct, and\/or behavior. Here are some examples of sexual harassment in the workplace:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharing sexual photos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sexual comments or jokes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inappropriate sexual touching or gestures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invading personal space in a sexual way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Power Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power harassment occurs when there\u2019s a power imbalance between the harasser and the victim. As the harasser often uses their power to harass those who have lesser power, it\u2019s often the case of a supervisor or manager harassing their subordinates.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Physical Harassment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical harassment involves physical attacks (like hitting, shoving, or kicking), threats of attacks, or destroying of property to intimidate. In extreme cases, physical harassment may be classified as assault.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Verbal Harassment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal harassment is usually the result of interpersonal conflicts in the workplace, which involves threatening, yelling, insulting, and cursing at the victim. As it can often be overlooked and unresolved, verbal harassment can be especially damaging.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Online Harassment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyber harassment is when the harassment is taken online. Harassers might spread gossip about the victim on social media, share humiliating things about the victim via mass email or even send harassing instant messages directly to the victim.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Psychological Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all harassment comes with physical action. Psychological harassment involves the use of hostile words or behaviours that lead to psychological distress like fear, humiliation, annoyance, doubt, or insecurity on the receiving end, making it especially hard to spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological harassment can come in the forms of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exclusion from groups<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaslighting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trivializing the victim\u2019s concerns or opinions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spreading rumours<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Retaliation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retaliation, though rarely spoken about, is when employers discriminate, harass, discipline, or fire employees for taking certain protected actions, such as reporting the employers for public health issues, discrimination, or non-compliance with laws.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of workplace retaliation include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demotion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pass over for a promotion or raise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Micromanagement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay cut<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Termination of employment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Third-Party Harassment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third-party harassment is harassment perpetrated by someone from outside your organization for example your client, vendor, supplier, customer, or contractor. Third-party harassment can occur in all forms, from physical, psychological to sexual.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employees in customer- and client-facing positions are especially exposed towards third-party harassment, such as sales associates, desk clerks, or cashiers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of third-party harassment include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal and inappropriate jokes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verbal or written threats<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive behaviors and physical violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual advances and harassment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-3' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-Family.jpg\" alt=\"Family health insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Employers Should Address Harassment in the Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of harassment, such as sexual harassment, physical harassment, or discriminatory harassment, are unlawful, and employers are legally required to prevent and address such harassment. Harassments are also detrimental to employees\u2019 morale and engagement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, addressing workplace harassment can yield tangible benefits to the performance and the atmosphere of the workplace. Here are five examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Minimize Financial and Legal Risks<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain workplace harassment is unlawful, and employers have the responsibility to prevent and address it. Failing to do so can lead to financial and legal liability on the side of employers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some harassments that can be unlawful include discriminatory harassment based on race, religion, sex, and disability; sexual harassment; and physical violence.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Attract and Retain the Best Candidate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By adopting an anti-harassment stance, you\u2019ll be able to attract and retain the best candidates. This is because the best candidates want to work in an environment that makes them feel safe and welcomed. As we know, human resources are the backbone of any successful organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Boost Employee Morale and Productivity\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employees feel safe and welcomed, they\u2019re also going to feel happier coming to work. This boosts the overall employee morale and state of mind, which has direct spillover effects on their productivity levels. More productivity equals more profit for the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Facilitate Innovation in the Workplace<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that employees from diverse backgrounds will be attracted to your organization, you\u2019ll be able to benefit from a diverse and inclusive workforce. The exchange of different ideas and perspectives can drive innovation, which is crucial to stand out in the post-pandemic world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Enhance Corporate Culture and Reputation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harassment is detrimental to the company\u2019s reputation and can lead to the vicious cycle that drives the company\u2019s culture toward the downward trajectory. High quality talent are unlikely to feel committed or attracted to such companies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><div class='code-block code-block-7' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/SEO-Baner-04_updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Health insurance quote banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Employers Should Address Harassment in the Workplace<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though it can be a challenge to shut down harassment for good, there are key steps you can take to ensure your employees are well-supported in reporting harassment, such as creating a harassment policy for your organization, employee training to spot harassment, and a transparent reporting system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Create a Harassment Policy for Your Organization<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A harassment policy outlines the definition of harassment, the procedure for employees to file a harassment complaint, and the steps that the organization will take to investigate and address the complaint. Even if you already have one, it\u2019s worth updating it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Train Your Employees on All Things Harassment\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as employees are ignorant about the negative impacts of harassment, this is a breeding ground for harassment in the workplace. Given this, make sure you train all employees on what harassment is, as well as how to recognize and report it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Ensure Your Employees can File Harassment Complaints\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite your best efforts, policy and training only goes so far. That\u2019s where an internal complaint system comes in. Ensure that it\u2019s anonymous and secure to encourage employees to come forward with their complaints so you can take further action to investigate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The silver lining: An internal complaint system will also deter harassers from harassing individuals in the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Take Action Promptly and Seriously<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you receive your employees\u2019 report, act promptly and seriously, ensuring that their report is treated as credible and deserving attention. Prompt actions are also vital to fostering employees\u2019 trust towards your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Be Vigilant of Retaliation<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, employees are sometimes at risk of being retaliated against for their actions. Human resources personnel must be vigilant of retaliation that might be perpetrated by internal actors such as their supervisors, managers, or even other employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class='code-block code-block-8' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'>\n<p><button class=\"mo-modal-open\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/PPCOM-B_Bus_01.jpg\" alt=\"Business insurance banner\" width=\"1138\" height=\"493\" \/><\/button><\/p><\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get in Touch with Pacific Prime for All Things Employee Benefits\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready to adopt an anti-harassment stance and embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce, get in touch with employee benefits specialists at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pacific Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today. 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Harassment can be motivated by various reasons and take many forms. Employers should be vigilant of harassment signs and take prompt actions to properly address workplace harassment. 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