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Is this harassment? Find out where you stand.

Answer a few questions about what happened. You'll see whether it is likely to be harassment in law, or something else such as victimisation or discrimination, who is responsible, and how long you have to act.

Vanessa Challess, Solicitor, qualified 2003 · Law checked 31 October 2026

Electra HR advises employers and employees. This checker is free general information, not advice on your situation. Your answers stay in your browser: nothing is sent to us. Law checked 14 November 2026. England, Wales and Scotland.

01What happened?
Comments, jokes or behaviour about who I am, such as my sex, race, age, disability, religion or sexualityUnwanted sexual behaviour: touching, comments, messages, images or advancesI was treated worse after turning down, or going along with, sexual advancesI was treated badly because I complained about discrimination or harassment, or backed someone who didIt's about my pregnancy, maternity leave, or being marriedBullying or unfair treatment that isn't about any of these

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Law: Equality Act 2010, s26 (harassment); s27 (victimisation); s18 (pregnancy and maternity); s40 (including third parties); s109 (employer liability); s123 (time limits); Protection from Harassment Act 1997, s7. This is general information, not legal advice.