Does this constitute harassment...?
825011
For this to constitute harassment he would have had to left several messages, and he wouldn't be arrested unless a report was filed and he was given a restraining order, even then it would happen until days later and by then the whole situation should be straightened out. Either way it's his home also.
87611
U should find someone that V will listen to, say W, and have W talk to V. if things still dont change then U should Report V for harassment.
451460
I guess it depends . . . do you enjoy it?  Is it bothering you (since you are writing it here, I am assuming it does).  \n\nIt is, without a doubt, unprofessional.  However, most sexual harassment policies and laws require you to let the other person know, in some manner, that you don't appreciate it.  I think the best thing you can do it approach him, and say something like, "I'm not sure how to bring this up, but there are certain things you do that make me feel uncomfortable.  We are both here to do a job, and I hope we can do it friendly, but you need to know that it is making me uncomfortable".  Document what you said, how he responded, when and where you talked to him.  \n\nIf things don't change, or you sense any retaliation, take it immediately to Human Resources.  \n\nOh, and you may know that he is doing this in a lewd way, but I had a situation where an employee was staring at the chest of people when he talked with them - turns out it was a nervous gesture, and had nothing to do with harassment.
917000
I don't see this as abuse.  Why would you feel the need to report them?  There is no breach of confidence.
493298
Its cannot qualify in any way as sexual harassment.That guy was trying to balckmail you emotionally and was trying to confuse you emotionally.\nI think he knows u very well and he knows what is more important for you..God..\nAll i can say is people like them are really dangerous and know how to play with words and get thier work done and dont care if the other person might get hurt for life..\nKeep away from people like them Mumtaz..
852415
Touching your back/shoulders and stroking your neck? Making perverse comments? Sweetie, this is called sexual harrassment. As for why they act this way, basically, they're idiots. Don't write them off as just "goofy." There is no excuse for their behavior. One guy went on a date with you and then told everyone? Is he still in high school? They think it's fun to embarrass you. They way immature men like this think, it wouldn't surprise me if they have some sort of bet going as to who can get you to give up your choice to wait until marriage first. The first thing you need to do is not date any of them. That's just a good policy wherever you may work in your life. If it ends badly, you still have to see that person every day and it can cause a lot of problems. Second, when they say inappropriate things to you or touch you or make you feel uncomfortable in any way, you need to tell them they're behaving inappropriately and ask them to please stop. If they don't, or they just think that's part of the game, you need to go to your supervisor and ask him/her to intervene. Just know that if the boss does intervene, this may make for a hostile work environment because then you'll be the girl who "can't take a joke." Sad, but it happens. Conversely, the boss may think you're overreacting and not do anything. At this point, you'll have to make a decision: file a complaint with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and let them handle it, again possibly making for a hostile work environment; quit and find another job with mature, professional coworkers; do both. Unfortunately, there is no easy solution to this. If it were just one or two guys behaving this way, it might be easier because they'd be the minority. But if all the guys you work with do it, they'll be more apt to stick together and form a united front against you, saying that you're exaggerating or even making stuff up to get them into trouble. If there are any other women who work there, talk to them and see if they're having similar experiences. If so, it will corroborate your claims and give you more credence. I'm sorry to sound so cynical and/or pessimistic, but this is an all too common situation for many women in the workplace. We've all read and heard about things like this. There's even a movie based on a true story about the first lawsuit against a company for condoning sexual harassment called "North Country" with Charlize Theron. It's a disturbing, sad movie, but it shows what some women have had to go through just to earn a living. Finally, don't let yourself be intimidated. Stick to your values, know that you don't deserve to be treated this way and you don't have to put up with it. No one has the right to put their hands on you without your permission. Be strong and stick up for yourself, and someday, if you have children, you can pass that strength on to your daughter or teach your son to have the proper respect for women. I wish you the best of luck.
907501
It's a "restraining order."  Some courts may also term it an "injunction."
664251
Rape involves penetration.  What you're describing comes under the broader heading of "sexual harassment" and yes, you can face legal consequences for touching or even verbally harassing women without their consent.  Be respectful.
412838
is is right if he sexualy harassed her.. if not.. then it's wrong
951625
you have the right idea, but wrong legal concept.  It could be considered sexual harassment, but more likely, "a hostile work environment."  \n\nConsider this:  Never never never underestimate the pettiness of management.
668703
Fist: DON'T FEEL SORRY FOR THIS CREEP!!!!   Feel sorry for him?  Just imagine him doing the same thing to another girl, which he does or at least probably will.  I am a guy and I used to supervise a call center of almost all women and I always was very careful about not harrassing anyone!  \n\nYou should file a lawsuit, but you probably can't because you probably didn't keep a detailed log of exactly how and when he harrassed you and it would help to have some other ladies there with the same complaints and details.  Probably not, right?  Ok.  \n\nSo at least file a formal complaint with the company so it's on record that this has happened.  Why?  Because then when he does the same thing to other girls (which he will...) and someone else sues him (which will happen eventually if he keeps it up...), your complaint will help her case tremendously by demonstrating that he has a history of harrassment.
64614
Try this website: www.gottrouble.com/legal/employment/harassment.htm
119140
technically yes, it could be considered sexual harassment. Any sexual attention that could be undesired or out of place can be considered sexual harassment. In all honestly a LOT of things that go on in a work or even school enviroment would be harassemnt. It just depends on the people and what boundraies they have when it comes to that stuff. But legally yes.
563180
Yes, Report them without hesitation.  If they are here they need to know that we do not accept that behavior.  We didn't have the women's right movement for nothing.  If is acceptable in Mexico and he wants to treat women without respect the guess what, our border is open to go back where he came from.  Tell him that in the US, it is acceptable for women to have charges drawn against them for harassment.  It is acceptable for a woman to spit in the face of any man who is obscene.  Remind him that if he is in our country he needs to abide by our rules and hold him accountable.  That is our problem, we need to stand up and demand respect.  After all, they want to be called "guest workers".  As a guest, weren't you told to show respect and gratitude to your host.  It is simple manners, so demand it.
89017
Harassment is often in the eye of the beholder, as it were.\n\nStaring at a woman in an elevator who enjoyed the attention would not be harassment, even if there was a policy against it.  Doing the same thing to a woman who felt uncomfortable about it could indeed be considered harrassment, depending on the circumstances.\n\nAny conduct toward another person that makes them uncomfortable or they believe is inappropriate can be construed at harassment, but it does take more than just someone saying they don't like something.\n\nWorkplace harrassment policies are generally more specific and cover a much greater amount of possible harassment situations.  In public, being able to prove sexual harassment in such a situation would likely be difficult.  On the job, it might be a completely different matter.  You might not be guilty of a crime, but you could definitely get yourself in hot water with your company.
37319
Wow. Ademolaefuwape, you sound like a person in trouble.  You Logon and immediate ask a question about sexual harassment.  I doubt that you want to learn to do it.  It is a federal offense.\nSexual harassment is defined as:\n“Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitutes sexual harassment when submission to or rejection of this conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual's employment, unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.”\n\nSee the site below for additional details
385293
Do you realize that posting a perons name and making accusations like you did, is illegal. If this person were to find out you have done this, he would be very smart to initiate a law suit against you. You might want to consider taking his name out, and maybe not worrying so much about the sexual orientaion of your co-workers.