Making Advances

Sexual harassment at work can be frustrating, intimidating and even harrowing for the victim. It can take many forms, and some perpetrators even fail to realize that their actions are considered offensive. This book discusses fundamental questions such as what sexual harassment is and why people do it; and complicated but essential ones such as what a victim can do about it, with or without recourse to legal action. Citing case histories, guidelines and advice from various agencies who deal with the problem, and real-life experiences, the author considers the merits and drawbacks of various courses of action. She advises on company policies, how to record each incident, how to resolve the situation in a sensible way within the bounds of the law, and where to go for help.