Where is the dividing line between “flirting” and “sexual harassment”?

 
 

Question:

When does flirting become sexual harassment?

Answer:

Although the law doesn’t prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious, harassment is illegal when it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or when it results in an adverse employment decision (such as the victim being fired or demoted).

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