Sexual Harassment Awareness for New York Employees and Supervisors

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and related agencies, including the New York State Division of Human Rights, Since sexual harassment remains a serious and growing issue for today’s workforce, it is important for you to understand what types of behaviors are inappropriate and avoid any activity that can be considered sexual harassment. It is your responsibility to report any incidents of harassment and to identify and prevent inappropriate behaviors. To protect yourself from harassment and from engaging in harassing behavior, it is important for you to understand what types of behaviors are inappropriate. You must avoid any activity that can be considered sexual harassment, either according to federal guidelines, New York state and local laws, or your own employer’s policies. Additionally, it is your responsibility to report any incidents of harassment to your Human Resources Department or other designated office.