What is workplace impropriety?

Extreme versions of workplace impropriety include situations involving:

• Sexual harassment in any form

• Discrimination in any form

• Bullying of a coworker, subordinate, or superior

• Racism in any form

• Sexism in any form

• Corruption in any form

• Fraud on a mass scale or fraud pertaining to one professional

• The attempt to cover up any crimes related to the industry of a particular business

Workplace impropriety can also include any unethical behavior or actions committed by one professional or a group of professionals in a workplace setting. Companies might also have their own definitions of workplace impropriety relating to rules that govern their organization, or laws and regulations that govern the industry they exist in.

Normally, workplace impropriety refers broadly to any issues concerning malpractice, misconduct, malfeasance, or impropriety that occur in or are related to a workplace.