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When persistent, unwelcome pursuits lead to sexual harassment within the workplace... what do you do? Hostile work environment sexual harassment occurs when the harassing behavior has the effect of making the work environment so unreasonably offensive or intimidating that the employee is unable to do the job effectively. Harassing behavior that causes a hostile work environment can range from sexually suggestive jokes and pictures, repeatedly asking co-workers out on dates, and unwelcome physical contact.