Sexual harassment covers unwelcome conduct linked to sexuality - not just physical acts but comments, gestures & hostile environments of sexual nature.
Managers must listen without judgement, protect confidentiality, and escalate promptly to the IC. They must never investigate or mediate on their own.
Effective complaints detail: incident(s), date/time/location, involved persons, witnesses, impact & desired resolution. Submit via employer's designated channel.
Verbal harassment under PoSH includes sexual remarks, jokes, propositions, threats & sexist slurs that create hostile or intimidating environments.
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McDonald’s UK faced abuse claims. Independent investigations, clear reporting and strong safeguards are essential to rebuild trust and accountability.