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  2. How the Equality Act 2010 defines the different types of harassment, including examples of harassment at work.

  3. Jun 4, 2018 · Harassment is unwanted behaviour that you find offensive, where the other person’s behaviour is because: you have a protected characteristic; there is any connection with a protected characteristic (for example, you are treated as though you have a particular characteristic, even if the other person knows this isn’t true)

  4. Jul 22, 2016 · Harassment is the act of continued and regular unwanted actions against a victim. This may include anything from racial epithets to annoying or malicious remarks, but must become a pattern in order to qualify as harassment. Harassment is illegal and a victim can file for a restraining order against the perpetrator.

  5. This factsheet examines what constitutes harassment and bullying at work, and outlines employers' and employees' responsibilities in addressing the problem. It also gives advice on dealing with complaints.

  6. Harassment is defined in section 26 of the Equality Act 2010 as unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic and which violates a person’s dignity or has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

  7. Jun 5, 2023 · Here are some examples of behaviours that could be considered as harassment: Making unwelcome comments about a person’s race, gender, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics. Making unwanted sexual advances or comments. Stalking or following someone. Threatening or intimidating someone. Spreading rumours or gossip about someone.

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