The legal definition of sexual harassment is broad and in addition to the examples, other sexually oriented conduct, whether it is intended or not, that is unwelcome and has the effect of creating an environment that is hostile,
offensive, intimidating, or humiliating to male or female workers may also constitute sexual harassment.
While it is not possible to list all those additional circumstances that may constitute sexual harassment, the following are some examples of conduct which if unwelcome, may constitute sexual harassment depending upon
the totality of the circumstances including the severity of the conduct and its pervasiveness:
whether they involve physical touching or not
• Sexual epithets, jokes, written or oral references to sexual conduct, gossip regarding one's sex life; comment on an individual's body, comment about an individual's sexual activity, deficiencies, or prowess
• Displaying sexually suggestive objects, pictures, cartoons
• Unwelcome leering, whistling, brushing against the body, sexual gestures, suggestive or insulting comments
• Inquiries into one's sexual experiences, and
• Discussion of one's sexual activities
Sand Stew, Inc.’s Policy on Sexual Harassment:
No one has the right to sexually harass anyone. This includes staff members, volunteers, vendors, performers, contractors, campers, visitors or anyone else in attendance.
Sexual harassment is never too minor to be dealt with.
Sexual harassment is about how we make others feel. Many do not consider behaviors like flirting or sexual comments to be sexual harassment, thinking they are too innocent to be labeled that way. But, if something you do makes someone uncomfortable, or makes them feel unsafe, you must stop.
We assume every sexual harassment claim is legitimate unless proven otherwise. We listen to all complaints of sexual harassment and always conduct our investigations properly. Occasional false reports do not undermine this principle.
We will not allow further victimization of harassed individuals. We will fully support individuals who were sexually harassed and will not take any adverse action against them.