Indiana law prohibits any form of sexual harassment in any setting.

According to The City of Fort Wayne¹, sexual harassment in the workplace is considered to fall into the following categories:

• Making unethical hiring practices based on gender, attractiveness, or sexual identity.
• Making unwanted advances to coworkers
• Sharing sexually inappropriate at work
• Sending suggestive comments, notes, or emails
• Stalking coworkers
• Displaying inappropriate sexual images or posters in the workplace
• Telling inappropriate jokes and sexual gestures
• Whistling when a coworker walks by
• Making sexual comments about appearance, clothing, or body parts
• Inappropriate touching, including pinching, patting, rubbing, or purposefully brushing up against another person
• Asking sexual questions, such as questions about someone’s sexual history or their sexual orientation

Although Indiana law doesn’t punish simple teasing, offhand comments, or more casual incidents, they are still frowned upon. Many times, these casual incidents become more frequent and severe, therefore creating a hostile environment at the workplace.

Why sexual harassment in the workplace needs to be handled with care and taken seriously

Indiana law prohibits any form of sexual harassment in any setting. Oftentimes, if left unaddressed, sexual harassment can lead to more severe sexual crimes. Both men and women are vulnerable and susceptible to harassment and can come in many forms. Sexual harassment can be elusive, leaving victims...

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