"What kinds of behavior might be considered sexually harassing? Sexually harassing behavior may be subtle or direct, and it may be verbal, physical or visual. It might involve, for example:
- Repeated physical contact, such as putting an arm around a shoulder…, finding excuses to brush against someone, or insisting on farewell or congratulatory hugs or kisses.
- Frequent inquiries about … sexual or social life and attempts to turn… discussions to sexual topics.
- Pressure for lunch, dinner, dates or social encounters.
- Displays of pornographic matter, degrading cartoons or insulting images.
- Distribution of obscene notes or e-mail. foul or derogatory language of a sexual nature used to refer to someone’s gender or sexual preference.
- Uninvited sexual teasing or jokes.
- Remarks about sexual prowess or sexual characteristics. demands for sexual favors accompanied by threats or promises.
- Leering, ogling or staring.
- Refusing to take seriously requests to stop any of these behaviors.
"Sexual harassment may be verbal, visual and/or physical, including:
• Sexually offensive remarks or jokes;
• Unwanted touching or groping;
• Coerced sex acts;
• Requests for sexual favors of a sexually suggestive nature (e.g., asking employee to dig coins out of a supervisor’s pants pocket);
• Displaying pornographic images;
• Comments (either complimentary or derogatory) about a person’s gender or sexual preferences;
• Sexual gestures (e.g., pantomiming sex acts).
Sexual harassment is prohibited by Title VII of the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, New York State Human Rights Law and, in some instances, local law (for example, the New York City Administrative Code)."
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