What are some examples of other forms of workplace harassment?

Examples of workplace harassment can include any unwelcome conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Harassment can take many forms, such as offensive jokes or comments, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, or ridicule based on a person's protected characteristic such as race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Other examples of harassment in the workplace include unwanted physical contact or gestures, spreading rumors or gossip, and excessive monitoring or surveillance of an employee's work. It is important to note that workplace harassment is illegal under federal and state law. Employees who experience harassment in the workplace may be able to take legal action against their employer to stop the harassment and seek compensation for any damages they have suffered. Employers in Michigan are required to have policies and procedures in place to prevent and address workplace harassment, and they can be held liable if they fail to take appropriate action to address harassment.