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Is it harassment if someone is following you?
Every other state prohibits someone from following you at least twice (a “course of conduct”) under a stalking or harassment law. There are many victim advocacy groups and organizations that address stalking and you can contact one of them, or local law enforcement office to get help.
Does annoying someone count as harassment?
What is Harassment? The dictionary defines harassment as annoying or bothering (someone) in a constant or repeated way. For example, when a telemarketer calls in the middle of dinner, you might say they are harassing you.
Is it harassment if an employee is sitting quietly at work?
It doesn’t matter if an employee is doing it completely on their own, sitting quietly at their desk looking at these things without showing them to other people. If someone else spots it, even by accident, it can be considered harassment.
Is it illegal to call someone out for harassment in the workplace?
After all, no one likes to be called out for poor work performance or be reminded of the workplace rules. But, these actions are not illegal. Workplace harassment is unlawful when the offensive actions or comments continue long term or create an environment that a reasonable person would evaluate as hostile or abusive.
What to do if a coworker is harassing you?
True harassment can happen at any time, and be initiated by a manager, coworker, or even a third-party customer. When improper conduct is recognized, the employee should report it to their supervisor or the HR department. From there, the employer should take steps to bring an end to the harassment.
What to do if someone is harassing you in public?
Police can take a report, warn the person to stay away from you, or even arrest them if they continue to cross the line time and time again. Never feel you need to handle issues of harassment on your own or in private just to “save face” or prevent repercussions.