Sexual harrassment???

there is this guy i work with that is having an affair with a girl at work. I see them hanging on one another and flirting all day long. I don't want to see it. It grosses me out that two adults would behave this way in a work place. I feel something should be said to them. Is this sexual harassment.

sdbiologist is correct when he says that

"Any activity that creates a hostile or unreasonably uncomfortable working environment can be construed as harassment. So you COULD file a complaint with your HR department"

My suggestion would be to helpfully suggest to your boss that he might like to have a word with the lovebirds before someone slaps him with a complaint... Explain that you're not overly impressed with their behaviour, but really, it's the fact that someone could sue the employer that puts the business at risk - it's easily avoided, and you thought you should draw it to his attention (you know he's busy).

Handling it this way will highlight to your boss that you are intelligent, emotionally mature, and have the best interests of the business at heart. It should hopefully get the result without making you seem like a complainer.

It's not sexual harassment.. it's Public Display of Affection which is NOT acceptable in a work place.

tell them to get a room

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think it's sexual harassment. I think maybe it's time someone pulled one or both of them on the side and let them know that they're being unprofessional in a workplace and it makes others uncomfortable.

It's not sexual harassment. You should tell your boss that their PDA makes you uncomfortable.

You should report it to the boss. What's your company policy on the issue?

If one of these people is a supervisor and the other person is at your level in the office hierarchy, there is some possibility that it could be considered sexual harassment. Otherwise, no, not harassment, just rude and unprofessional. Try speaking to your HR rep.

Perhaps, but doubtful. Tell your boss that this offends you and if you are told to ignore it find another job.

No it is not sexual harassment, concerning you anyway. Nothing has been ''directed'' at you therefore there is no ''act of harassment''. You can however, tell these two how you feel and request that they ''ease up'' while in your presence.

I'd personally be offended. Harassed? Not really. Quick solution, Snap a pic and leave it somewhere with an anonymous note to him stating one will be put in the mail to his wife if you all have to witness their blissful union ever again. Problem solved!

MIND YOUR BUSINESS

No because no one is saying anything specific to YOU. So, if if this happens, you should really talk to your boss. I know this may be hard, but something has to be done.
hope I helped.

Any activity that creates a hostile or unreasonably uncomfortable working environment can be construed as harassment. So you COULD file a complaint with your HR department. Or you could just S-T-F-U and mind your own business. The fact that we pander to so many "sensitives" in our effort to be "politically correct" leaves us as a society of cry-baby complainers with a disturbing sense of entitlement. You should be paying attention to your work, not the sex-monkeys in the next cubicle.

Absolutely not. Please don't say these words at work when you complain about them. It's overreactions like this that are responsible for all the stifling new social and work rules that everyday people endure. You are not being sexually harassed. Public displays of affection or even if you hear them speaking about more private matters, are not harrassment. Please don't make a fool of yourself at work. Keep your complaints on the facts. If they are actually inappropriate or vulgar, complain. If they're simply annoying, say something to them then focus your attentions on your self.

omg.. give it a break....
be glad they arent going to the closet all the time

To me I would have to say yes because that is not the place for all that stuff and if you don't want to see and deal with that I would tell a higher employer about this instead if taking the matter into your own hands because you should not have to and I would not want you to get hurt. I looked it up online and here is what I found:

http://www.eeoc.gov/facts/fs-sex.html

Hope everything works out ok hun!

Well, one thing's for sure, he isn't sexually harrassing her, or she, him, since they both seem to be thoroughly enjoying it. Also, neither one of them is sexually harrassing you. In fact they don't seem to be paying you any attention at all. You, on the other hand appear to be pretty obscessed with their behaviour, and say that it is "grossing you out". Personally I, myself, would find it somewhat inappropriate for two people to be playing all touchy-feely in the workplace. But I don't know on what grounds you would be able to report them, unless you mentioned to the boss (or bosses) that you think the behaviour is "distracting". Having brought it to their attention, the boss, or some senior person might have a quiet talk to them and ask them to tone it down.

This is not a sexual harassment unless you can prove that they are doing something sexual in nature in order to show it to you and harass you mentally or psychologically. Sexual harassment is usually asking sexual favor from someone at work in exchange for promotion or favor. What you can do is to ask your human resource department for office rules and regulations on office decorum. If people involved is violating a rule or policy then you have the right to call the attention of the management.

It's called " JEALOUSY " . Dry Up !

No,it's not sexual harassment. But if you feel uncomfortable with their public display of affection, you have the right to tell them of what you feel. If you're not comfortable of telling them, you can tell your boss about this. If you cannot do that, then you can write a note and place it above their table.