Hello everyone, in response to the thread on sexual harassment being experienced by a nairalander via https://www.nairaland.com/3191818/how-handle-work-place-sexual#46991541 I have written an article that will educate most people (especially Ladies) on what to do whenever they are being sexually harassed in the office.

Sexual harassment at various places of work is no longer news as we have heard of several cases were either the male or female worker must have been sexually harassed either by their boss or a colleague in the office.

It is also known that women usually experience such sexual harassment and advances more than the men.

I am writing on this article due to the fact that there are numerous victims of sexual harassment at their place of work and don’t know what to do to resolve the issue.

So what is sexual harassment?

Sexual harassment is an unwanted and undesired sexual approach for sexual service which makes the affected person to feel intimidated, hurt or disgruntled. Sexual harassment is very harmful as it makes the victim to be unable to carry out his or her duties effectively.


Sexual harassment are being carried out in different ways (either verbally or physically) through unwarranted kissing/ touching, sexual demands, lewd and vulgar interaction, sexual assault etc.

So what can be done when sexually harassed at work?

Well, we shall discuss in this article some few steps to take in other to empower you on how to deal with any form of sexual harassment.


Talk to the person about your displeasure:

Immediately you sense any sexual inconvenience while carrying out your official duty with either your colleague or boss, it is best you inform such person to stop immediately. Let your harasser know that you feel uncomfortable with their advances or behavior and if he or she continues to harass you, threaten to file a report either to the HR department or any legal body. Also ensure that you keep your distance and avoid being alone with such an individual.

Remember, when you keep quiet, your harasser believes that you have approved their sexual desires and therefore sees it as an opportunity to continue to carry out his/her sexual advances.


Have proof or an evidence:

After telling your harasser about your displeasure of his behavior towards you and yet still makes sexual advances, then it is sensible that you collect enough evidence to back you up when you finally report him/her. Ensure that you get substantial details like the date/time the harassment occurred, comments, remarks etc. It is even better if you get the incidence either on audio recording or video recordings.

There are numerous spy audio wristwatches, video glasses or voice recording devices that you can use to his comments or video his sexual advances.


Find and interact with other victims:

Finding other victims that were sexually harassed by the same individual will go a long way when you give your report as they will stand as a witness to your claim. Also, other victims who had past experience can guide you and put you through the process they use in filing a complaint towards their harasser in the past.


Inform the HR Management:

When the issue is getting out of hand especially as the harasser did not stop his sexual harassment towards you, it is advisable to quickly contact the Human Resources Management in your company. The function of the human resources management in this situation is to inform, guide and give you expert knowledge on the necessary steps and actions needed to be taken as regard the sexual harassment being experienced.

Please endeavor to present all necessary documents and evidence when filing your complaints to the HR department while keeping an extra copy for yourself.


Take the issue to court and file a law suit:

Should you desire to seek a legal resolution to the sexual harassment, it is advisable that you get a lawyer that is sound in sexual harassment related cases. You can decide to take the issue of sexual harassment to court and file a lawsuit. You can file a lawsuit should in case your employer or boss fired you because of the event or should you wish to seek financial damages.



Overall, resigning from your place of work should be the last resort after every option proved abortive and make sure that you have secured another job before your resign. Also, it is advisable for companies to have a written policy that clearly states what action is to be taken in case of any sexual harassment and measures to stop it

http://careercrew..com.ng/2016/07/ways-to-deal-with-sexual-harassment-at.html

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Very useful

Lol... All this one na story o. When pin never finish for market. Just get small needle, take am chook the guy prick...

It's [size=13pt]FynestGeh[/size] again

I am following.

Odiegwu....
so this girl has been sexually harassing me since



She wears tight skirt to work and she makes sure she catwalks in front of me, winks at me, and says lewd words to me, although i enjoy it, but but... because of her now, i have resorted to wearing tight pant so my poroski doesnt show when i get called or need to stand up for anything...

You can't deal with it if its coming from your boss wey dey 'garri' u you either leave his/her job or dance to their tune

Nice write up tho

Okay

Where can one get those camera glasses and audio wrist watches you talked about in this naija?

We guys get harassed too, help us

Lovely thread. But unfortunately most of dis sexual harassment ish happens in companies where d is d sole owner.

Ok


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na konji tins

For ladies I guess

ladyF:
Lol... All this one na story o. When pin never finish for market. Just get small needle, take am chook the guy prick...

It's [size=13pt]FynestGeh[/size] again

Why Evils?

mccoy47:
Lovely thread. But unfortunately most of dis sexual harassment ish happens in companies where d is d sole owner.

true talk,it's mostly the CEO abi na MD that is the perpetrator

Tanks, this can go a long way in helping my babe.....

udyheart01:

Why Evils?

Taking the legal route is such a waste of time in this country, plus the victimization. Na needle and pin sure pass

Ok

Get A Brand New Can Of Pepper Spray and empty it into his eye,


just In Case...

Most often that not, it is ogas at the top who feel they are untouchable that sexually harass their staffs.... So in a case where the person one could have reported to is the same person carrying out the act, what can be done?

noted

The OP forget to include indecent dressing by women which exposes their boobs, laps, shapes of their bottoms, etc and ungodly acts like carelessly sitting in order to reveal their pants and bra as part of the causes. In reality women engaged in form of sexual harassment in work places than men but they are always the one to cry victim. Since it is easier for them to lure men into the act and men seem to delight in it, this suggests the reason why will do not here men complaining. Women are more likely guilty of this harassment than men.

cekhoe:
Where can one get those camera glasses and audio wrist watches you talked about in this naija?

online stores... you know them, i cant mention names make i no chop ban. But am sure you know the online stores that are popular in naija.

Well, I told her I dnt like it, she continues...

I have enough proofs to report her to my boss which is her husband, how do I go about that?!!!

You really think sueing a female harrasser who is even my boss wife is possible in this country?!!!

RESIGNATION?!!! I guess you ll knw the answer to that if you are in this country with me dis present time.


Any question?!

Why is the issue of harassment only tailored towards the girls because of a truth boys also get harassed by female HRS and female lecturers.

cekhoe:
Where can one get those camera glasses and audio wrist watches you talked about in this naija?

Online stores will help.
**winks**
Your beauteousness is divine.
Ahhhhhhhhh! Please this ain't sexual harassment oo.

Agarawu33:
You can't deal with it if its coming from your boss wey dey 'garri' u you either leave his/her job or dance to their tune

Nice write up tho

I will purposely argue dis Nas to create a law that will protect ladies at work with sexual harassment issues at works. ladies need to respect cos they are someone's wife and a mother of trying to help a family

lubbish *jst go to ur pastor

ladyF:

Taking the legal route is such a waste of time in this country, plus the victimization. Na needle and pin sure pass

Have you tried this method before as you are so sure of it? If yes, please share your experience with us.

Jobabori:

Have you tried this method before as you are so sure of it? If yes, please share your experience with us.

I haven't yet, hopefully never will but you never know... Rapee is real, it can happen to anyone. Many ladies have been victims, many will still be. What do they get when they report? Victimization, and burying of cases by the police when the guy drops money.

Ask yourself how many rape cases have gotten justice that you know of biko.

Please don't be a rappist, resist the urges... Her No means NO!!!