Avoiding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Recent news stories have shed a brighter light on the very real problem of sexual harassment in the workplace. Failing to properly address sexual harassment creates an unsafe workplace and exposes the employer to substantial liability. There is nothing new about this issue. Liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act has existed for more than thirty years. These recent headlines simply speak to the unfortunate reality that too many workplaces fail to properly address the problem. It is imperative that employers acquire the tools needed to protect their employees and themselves. Sexual harassment encompasses a wide…