IT'S sometimes difficult to know what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace.

According to Citizens Advice, sexual harassment is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature which does three things:

- violates your dignity

- makes you feel humiliated, degraded or intimidated

- creates a hostile or offensive environment

Examples of sexual harassment in the workplace can include a colleague making sexual comments or jokes, sending emails with sexual content, and displaying pictures or photos of a sexual nature.

Physical behaviour such as touching and unwelcome sexual advances is also counted as harassment.

For behaviour to be unwanted it doesn't mean you have to have previously objected to that person's behaviour, Citizens Advice say.

Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 so action can be taken against those responsible.

If you're experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace there's help out there.

You should put the complaint in writing to your manager and keep a copy of the letter or email as a record.

If your workplace has a HR team or union they may also be able to help.

Keep a diary of the times you think you have been harassed and if you have been the victim of a crime - for example an attack - tell police immediately.

For more information about what to do if you're experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace visit the Citizens Advice website here.