We understand that for some, understanding harassment can be complex, but the way we define harassment is simple. If your experience was unwelcome, unwanted, and/or based in bias -- then it was harassment. That said, the government has specific legal definitions they use to define harassment that our guides are designed to demystify.
Once you experience harassment in the workplace your next question may be, how do I respond? There are several options for how to respond to harassment. None of them are perfect or easy but our guides are designed to break down the pro’s and con’s of each so you can select the one that is right for you.
Experiencing harassment at work can have long-lasting effects and trauma, and studies show that people who respond when they experience harassment recover quicker. Talking to the person who disrespected you at work can be an important first step to taking back your power and creating healing and closure -- on your own terms.
But we know that addressing harassment in the workplace doesn’t just end there. Check out the all of our guides that detail how to handle the after effects of experiencing harassment at work below:
You can also check out our collection of Workplace Harassment guides along with others by visiting our resource page.
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