Which statement about sexual harassment is true?

• A. Victim must be opposite sex
• B. Harassment only when directed at claimant
• C. Victim does not have to be opposite sex and conduct need not be directed at claimant
• D. Harassment only in writing

Answer: (C)

Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual conduct in the workplace that can affect anyone, regardless of gender. It is not limited to opposite-sex interactions, so the victim does not have to be of a different sex. It also does not have to be directed at the claimant to be problematic—conduct aimed at others can still create a hostile environment for the claimant and be considered harassment. And harassment can take many forms, not just written messages; verbal, visual, or physical conduct can also be unlawful. For these reasons, the true statement is that the victim does not have to be opposite sex and the conduct need not be directed at the claimant.