Sexual harassment in the workplace begins when your personal feelings say: This is going too far. Any act of a sexual nature that you do not want and that violates your dignity is sexual harassment. Your personal boundaries are the deciding factor – not the other person’s intention.

Sexual harassment is deemed not to have occurred only if both parties agree to what takes place. This means that only an explicit ‘yes’ truly constitutes agreement.

If you feel uncomfortable or are being pestered, take your feelings seriously. You have the right to defend yourself and to seek support.

• Inappropriate or lewd remarks about appearance and/or clothing
• Sexual jokes, gestures and remarks
• Distributing sexual content or images without consent
• Unwanted contact and advances
• Imposing romantic and sexual encounters
• Explicit or implicit threats or rewards in connection with sexual favours

Our recommendations for action in the event of a violation of personal integrity also apply to sexual harassment. You can find the procedure here: What can I do if I am affected by a violation of integrity?