When ‘playful behaviour’ turns into harassment


PETALING JAYA: The fine line between flirting and sexual harassment is becoming thinner, so be careful with what you do, say, text or give.

With flirting defined as “playful behaviour to arouse sexual interest,” labour law experts caution that one can easily get into a fix for actions they may deem to be harmless or innocent.

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