Which term describes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature?

• A. Sexual harassment
• B. Reasonable accommodation
• C. Telematics
• D. Arbitration

Answer: (A)

Unwelcome sexual advances and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature describe conduct that is inappropriate and prohibited in many workplaces and settings. The term sexual harassment specifically refers to behavior of a sexual nature that the recipient did not invite and that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment, or that conditions employment on sexual favors. This captures both explicit requests for sexual favors and the broader pattern of inappropriate conduct that can undermine a person’s dignity and safety.

Reasonable accommodation is about adjusting the workplace for a disability or religious practice, not about harassment. Telematics deals with data collected from vehicles, unrelated to inappropriate conduct. Arbitration is a method for resolving disputes outside court, not a description of conduct.