What term describes unwelcome sexual advances or behavior that creates a hostile or offensive work environment?

• A. Discrimination
• B. Assault
• C. Sexual Harassment
• D. Neglect

Answer: (C)

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances or behavior that creates a hostile or offensive work environment. This includes comments, gestures, requests, or physical conduct that makes someone feel uncomfortable or unsafe at work and interferes with their ability to perform duties. It’s a form of improper conduct that can violate workplace policies and laws, and it directly impacts a person’s dignity and safety. The other options don’t fit this description: discrimination involves unfair treatment based on a protected characteristic, assault is a physical attack, and neglect means failing to provide necessary care. Recognizing sexual harassment helps protect residents’ rights to respectful, safe care and a professional workplace.