Hostile work environment harassment

Hostile work environment harassment. Harassment from coworkers rather than supervisors. A situation in which an employee's coworkers create an uncomfortable work environment, often through inappropriate sexual behavior or discrimination.

Definition

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Hostile work environment harassment. Harassment from coworkers rather than supervisors. A situation in which an employee's coworkers create an uncomfortable work environment, often through inappropriate sexual behavior or discrimination.