Prevalence of sexual harassment
(behavioural definition) by industry
While sexual harassment occurs in all industries, it is most common in the healthcare and social
assistance sector (41%). Young people working in hospitality (43%) are also especially likely to be
subject to sexual harassment.
% OF WORKERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED AT LEAST ONE SEXUAL HARASSMENT
BEHAVIOUR IN THE LAST 5 YEARS
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