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Hostile Environment HarassmentA work or learning environment is "hostile" when unwelcome verbal, non-verbal, or physical behavior of a prohibited nature is severe and pervasive enough to unreasonably interfere with an employee's work or a student's learning, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment to a "reasonable person." The hostile environment standard focuses on the "poisoning" of a work or learning environment rather than on tangible actions directed against a person. To constitute hostile environment harassment, the prohibited behaviors must be offensive to a "reasonable person." An employer, teacher, co-worker, vendor, or fellow student can create a hostile environment. Individuals holding positions of authority are responsible for ensuring that employees or students do not create a hostile environment. A single incident or a few incidents may not necessarily rise to the level of illegal harassment; however, a single extreme incident could constitute prohibited discrimination or harassment. Each matter needs to be evaluated individually. If severe and pervasive enough to interfere with work or learning, the following types of conduct may create a hostile environment:
Some behaviors, which may be acceptable in certain contexts, are inappropriate in the workplace or classroom, particularly if an objection is expressed. Whether or not the behavior is contrary to law or university policy depends upon the circumstances of each case. See also OHSU's policies regarding Equal Opportunity Complaint Procedure, Equal Opportunity, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Employment of Family Members, Conflicting Consensual Relationships, Acceptable Use of Computing and Telecommunications Resources, and OHSU's Vision and Core Values for further definitions and examples of prohibited conduct. AAEO Home | Contact AAEO | News, Events & Links | President's Message | What to do if ... | Who to contact ... | Forms | Policies | FAQ | Site Map | Advice | Education | Investigation | Accommodation | AA Plan | Diversity | Outreach
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