Conduct that is unwelcome, and which happens so often or is so severe that it creates a work environment that is hostile or offensive. Harassment also includes unwelcome conduct resulting in a negative employment action, like being fired or demoted.
Federal law prohibits harassment based on:

• Race
• Color
• Religion
• Sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity)
• National Origin
• Disability
• Age (40 and over)
• Genetic information

Harassment is a type of employment discrimination. Information about an employee’s protection from discrimination is on the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (EEO is the Law) posting. This posting must be visible to both applicants and employees.