HR Glossary

What is Harassment?

Unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic (race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or other legally protected status) that becomes unlawful when enduring the conduct becomes a condition of employment or the conduct is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, hostile, or abusive work environment.

Why it matters in hiring

Harassment comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

Related terms starting with H

• Hazard Pay
• Headhunting
• Health and Safety at Work Act
• Health Insurance
• High Performer
• HIPAA
• Hiring Freeze
• Hiring Manager

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