Whether you are a business owner or an employee, you may need to deal with the issue of sexual harassment. This kind of behavior can result in a toxic work environment that can make it harder for employees to do their jobs, and potentially result in serious legal liability for employers. Here are seven potential signs of sexual harassment in the workplace that you should be wary of:
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EEOC Sues Jefferson City Hotel for Sexual Harassment
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a hotel in Jefferson City, MO for permitting a male room inspector to allegedly harass a female housekeeper. The suit alleges the inspector repeatedly made offensive sexual comments towards the housekeeper, and continuously made unwanted physical contact with her. The suit was brought because the owners of the hotel were apparently aware of the conduct but made no efforts to stop it. Continue reading “EEOC Sues Jefferson City Hotel for Sexual Harassment”
Walmart Sued by EEOC Over Handling of Sexual Harassment
A Walmart store located in Geneva, NY, has been sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over alleged sexual harassment. This is as a result of the store’s unwillingness to address consistent conduct by an employee over the course of several years, which in turn led to several female employees quitting. The suit is proceeding after attempts to resolve the problem through the pre-litigation conciliation process failed. Continue reading “Walmart Sued by EEOC Over Handling of Sexual Harassment”
