Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or socioeconomic status. Both men and women can be victims of sexual harassment, as can individuals who identify as non-binary or gender non-conforming. Sexual harassment can take many forms, including unwanted sexual advances, comments, gestures, […]

Unwelcome sexual conduct refers to any unwanted or uninvited sexual behaviour that makes someone feel uncomfortable or unsafe. This can include a wide range of behaviours, from verbal comments to physical touch, and can occur in any setting, including the workplace, school, or social gatherings. Examples of unwelcome sexual conduct include, but are not limited […]

Sexual harassment is a serious issue that can have a profound impact on the lives of those who experience it. If you have been the victim of sexual harassment, it’s essential to understand the type of evidence you will need to support your claim. In this blog, we will discuss the different kinds of evidence […]

Sexual violence in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many people. It can take many forms, including sexual harassment, assault, and rape. The effects of sexual violence in the workplace can be devastating, not just for the victim but also for the entire organisation. It can lead to decreased productivity, increased absenteeism, and […]

Sexual harassment is never acceptable, and if you have been the victim of sexual harassment at work, it is important to know what steps you can take to protect yourself and seek help. Here are some tips for what to do if you have been sexually harassed at work. Document the incident If you are […]

What Is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, unwelcome requests for sexual favours, or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature in circumstances in which a reasonable person, having regard to the circumstances would be offended, humiliated or intimidated. To be sexual harassment, the conduct must be: unwelcome; of a […]

Sexual Harassment Is a Serious Issue. Sexual harassment is a serious issue and will not be tolerated by those organisations that have a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture. If an employee, contractor, or volunteer has been found to have engaged in sexual harassment, it may be treated as misconduct. In severe cases, sexual harassment […]

Sentrient is proud to release the new Preventing and Responding to Sexual Harassment for Supervisors and Managers online course, the latest in a series of online compliance courses designed to help supervisors and managers take proactive steps to mitigate against breaches of safety, invasions of privacy, and incidents of bullying, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Why is the Preventing […]

The New York Times recently published an article about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez where she took to the House floor to read into the Congressional Record a sexist vulgarity that Representative Ted Yoho, a Florida Republican, had used to refer to her. It was reported that Ms Ocasio-Cortez had several others who shared stories where they had […]

As a result of the #MeToo movement, many of the world’s largest organisations have had a complete overhaul of their workplace policies for matters such as code of conduct and appropriate workplace behaviour for things like bullying, harassment and discrimination. One of the most recognised names in entertainment, Netflix provided a good example of the […]