Harassment
Harassment is persistent words, conduct or actions directed at an individual that badger, annoy, threaten or cause substantial emotional distress. When based on race, sex, religion, or any other protected class, harassment becomes an equal opportunity matter.
See also: Anti-discrimination law; Constructive discharge; Discrimination; Equal Employment Opportunity Commission; Equal opportunity; Hostile Environment; Protected Class; Race; Reasonable Person Standardant; Religion; Same-sex harassment; Sex; Sexual Harassment; Sexual harassment policy; Sexual misconduct; Sexual orientation; Single-incident sexual harassment; Stereotype; Tangible employment action; Third-party sexual harassment; Timeliness