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Different Types of Harassment at Work<\/h1>\n
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\n By Linda Sanabria, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aviana Cooper, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Many different actions and patterns of behavior can qualify as harassment. Whether an employer, coworker, or customer harasses you at work, federal laws can protect you.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Many people may believe that harassment of a sexual nature is the only type of workplace harassment. While sexual harassment is well-known, many other forms of workplace harassment exist. Many local governments and state laws have specific anti-discrimination laws prohibiting harassment.<\/p>\r\n

The following is an overview of the different types of illegal harassment<\/a>. You can also reach out to an employment law attorney<\/a> to get help for workplace bullying.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Workplace Harassment?<\/h2>\r\n

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission<\/a> (EEOC), harassment is unwelcome conduct based on:<\/span><\/p>\r\n