Which federal law(s) cover sexual harassment?
Although many federal and state laws do not specifically define sexual harassment or make it illegal, courts have found that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which violates the laws against sex discrimination in the workplace. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a federal law that protects individuals from discrimination based upon sex. This law makes it illegal for an employer to discriminate against individuals because of their sex in hiring, firing and other terms and conditions of employment, such as promotions, raises, and other job opportunities. Florida law also prohibits sexual harassment. 4. What types of conduct are considered sexual harassment? Many different kinds of conduct that are of a sexual nature may be sexual harassment, if the behavior is unwelcome and if it is severe or pervasive. However, courts have resisted adopting what they consider a workplace code of conduct or list of behavior that is automatically considered to be sexual harassmen
