The issue focused on several subjects that fall under "mandatory consent": sexual harassment, workplace harassment, discrimination. One type of harassment was defined as sexual harassment if it occurred during work hours and did not involve workers giving consent to sexual acts in exchange for gain. Other types of harassment included improper employment practices (including violations of gender equity policies), refusal to participate in activities where workers may have some authority or authority over others (such as jury duty), promotion practices (such as hiring persons without sufficient qualifications), harassment based on