“In 2011, 11,364 sexual harassment complaints were filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: 84% filed by women and 16% filed by men” (aauw.org). Sexual harassment in the workplace is very serious and unacceptable in any workplace in the United States. Individuals should be able to report to work without fear of sexual harassment. “Sexual harassment of men does exist, although there is less information about the problem because men are less likely to report the behavior. » (workharassment.net). In addition to sexual harassment, there are workplace relations. There are good working relationships and bad working relationships. How can victims of sexual harassment in the workplace stop this inappropriate behavior? What is considered a good and bad working relationship? In my article, I will discuss sexual harassment in the workplace and what one can do when they feel harassed. I will also discuss the pros and cons of working relationships. Sexual harassment in the workplace is defined as “offensive or pervasive conduct in the workplace related to a person’s sex that negatively affects a reasonable person’s employment.” » (aauw.org) Harassment violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because it is a form of sex discrimination. According to aauw.org, Title VII is "a federal law that prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, and religion, and it applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including federal, state, and local government employers. Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace may feel like there is nothing they can do about the situation....... middle of paper ...... in the workplace and may be a major cause of negative tensions in the workplace. Sometimes friendships don't always work out in workplaces due to the jealousy and hostility that coworkers may feel toward each other. In conclusion, if you are a victim of sexual harassment in the workplace, you are never alone. There are many options they can adopt to feel comfortable in their work. Actions victims can take include speaking to the individual, filing a complaint against the individual, filing a discrimination complaint against the person, and suing for any emotional or physical injuries a person may suffer. There are many benefits to working relationships, such as better teamwork, higher productivity, lower turnover rates, and higher employee retention rates. Any issues within a working relationship should be left outside the organization to avoid tension between other staff members..