Sexuality
I am a 23 year old single male with a slender build. I take great pride in my appearance and like to wear fashionable clothes at all times, including at work. I have not disclosed my sexuality to the people I work with. I do not know them very well yet, and it is none of their business. Lately some of the people there have been making comments and sexual jokes at my expense, which tells me they think I am gay. Last week I found some male pornography in my desk. My supervisor is one of the worst offenders. What can I do?
You may want to find out about the process for making a complaint within your organisation, or contact the Equal Opportunity Commission. It is unlawful to discriminate against people at work because of their sexuality or presumed sexuality. The behaviour you describe could also be sexual harassment.
Related information
Types of discrimination: sexuality, sexual harassment
Places of discrimination: employment
Sexuality resources
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