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Sexual harassment in the workplace

Your workplace should be a safe space, but sometimes your colleagues' behaviours can leave you feeling uncomfortable, or even intimidated. If you feel like you're being sexually harassed then there are steps you can take to ensure you're treated with the respect you deserve.

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If it makes you uncomfortable, you have a right to say something.

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Updated on 09-Nov-2017

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