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I know a man can harass a woman,

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but there's really no way
a woman can harass a man.

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For one thing, if they did, the guys
would probably like it, right?

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Harassment takes many forms

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and all harassment based on
a protected classification is illegal.

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Harassers and their victims can be of
either gender and any sexual orientation.

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If behavior from a female co-worker,
or supervisor is unwelcome and severe,

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or frequently repeated, it could
create a hostile work environment

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and needs to be addressed.

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And quid pro quo harassment
is as much of a possibility

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with a female supervisor
as with a male supervisor.

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Harassment based on race,
national origin, religion,

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or other protected classification
is also a serious matter.

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I've seen too many managers end up
in hot water for thinking,

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"Hey, it's just the guys
joking around."

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Maybe once or twice is a joke.
But if it happens repeatedly,

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that could create an illegal
hostile environment.

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If it would look like harassment
to a reasonable person,

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you need to do something about it.