Sexual Harassment Articles

Employer Settles EEOC Suit Alleging Sexual Harassment of Employees by Customer

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

Under a consent decree recently approved by a federal district court in Florida, owners of a restaurant will pay $200,000 to servers who allegedly were sexually harassed by a regular customer. According to the complaint filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, restaurant management knew that the male customer, a deputy sheriff who patronized the restaurant several times a week, harassed female servers, but failed to take any action to stop him.

Buddhist insight for preventing sexual harassment at work

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

I am interested in how Buddhism informs employment law, so I read with relish "Being Buddha At Work: 108 Ancient Truths on Change, Stress, Money, & Success" by Franz Metcalf and BJ Gallagher. They say the Buddha's teachings can help prevent sexual harassment.

False Sexual Harassment Claims Merit Termination

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

If an employee makes a false sexual harassment complaint as a diversionary tactic to avoid discipline for misconduct, can the employer terminate the employee for making the complaint, or is the employee protected against “retaliation” under state or federal anti-discrimination laws? A California appellate court considered that question in a case titled Joaquin v. City of Los Angeles.

Employment Law Update: Romance in the Workplace: You, Me and our Employer?

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are some interesting facts for employers to consider: Statistics indicate that over 10 percent of married couples met at work. Almost a third of respondents in a recent survey by Monster Worldwide indicated that they had had a relationship in the workplace; roughly half of those employees surveyed said they would be open to office dating in general.

A Valentine's Day bouquet of sexual harassment cases

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

Ah, February! The month of love! Of course, if you're a lawyer, you see the worst of humanity and never get to hear about true, faithful, honorable, self-sacrificial love -- sexual harassment is as close to "love" as we ever get. (See, you thought lawyers were just jerks - now you feel sorry for us!)

5 signs that you'll lose your sexual harassment case

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

Last week, I was pretty hard on Herman Cain and his response to allegations of sexual harassment. Since then, two women have come forward publicly, and all I can do is quote from my partner John Doyle:

"A closed mouth gathers no feet": What Herman Cain teaches employers about sexual harassment

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST

OK, I do have an opinion, but I'm going to keep it to myself until we get more specifics.

Sexual innuendos and demeaning comments cost employer $1.6 Million.

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

In gender discrimination cases under Title VII, a jury can award back pay and front pay, but also can award compensatory damages if it believes that an employee was harmed emotionally or psychologically by the alleged harassment or hostile work environment. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a $1.6 Million damages award against a Massachusetts hospital and a male physician, and in favor of a female neurosurgeon who claimed hostile work environment and retaliation under Title VII. Tuli v. Brigham & Women’s Hospital, 1st Circ., No. 09-1731, August 29, 2011.

Employer FAQs (No. 10): How can I guarantee that I'll get a sexual harassment suit?

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST

And, more importantly, what is it with The Price Is Right? It's a regular Peyton Place, for cryin' out loud.

11 Employer FAQs: (No. 4): Should I offer harassment training to rank-and-file employees? Isn't that just asking for trouble?

webmaster@elinfonet.com (Employment Law Information Network) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST

Over the next 8 business days, I'll have a series of short posts addressing common questions that employers have about the law. If there is an "FAQ" that you would like for me to address, please let me know in the comments box.