Utahns are known for their niceness. So, I’ve been surprised through the years at how many women have reached out asking what they should do in response to being sexually harassed while on the job. To help, our team at the Utah Women & Leadership Project has recently created a handout titled “What to Do If You’re Being Sexually Harassed in the Workplace.” I want to share some of the tips provided in this resource.
Under federal law, there are two types of sexual harassment that are illegal. First, quid pro quo harassment, which refers to a beneficial work outcome that is contingent on some sort of sexual favor. And second, what is called “hostile work environment harassment,” which is unwanted behavior that unreasonably interferes with your work or creates an intimidating working environment (e.g., unwanted touching, suggestive texts or emails, sharing sexually explicit images).
What can you do if you experiencing sexual harassment? Here are three steps to consider:
First, document. (1) Document the details of the harassment (date, time, location, what was said and any witnesses to the behavior). (2) Print copies or take screenshots of any relevant emails, texts, photos or social posts. (3) Tell trusted friends, family members or co-workers what happened and document the conversations; they can provide support and, if necessary, corroborating statements. (4) Keep records related to your productivity and job performance and, if possible, review your performance report...
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