It has to be one of the more emotionally charged questions. Why do sexual harassers harass? In particular, why in 2021, when federal law and most states’ laws clearly prohibit it, and with the MeToo movement, how and why is it still happening? There’s no way that those who sexually harass don’t know it’s illegal. […]
Sweeping Sexual Misconduct Under the Rug Is a Bad Idea. Ask McDonald’s…
How many different ways can an employer end up paying for an executive’s affairs with subordinates? Wait. Is there more than one way? Apparently. McDonald’s is again in litigation over sexual misconduct by executives. Yes, that includes former CEO, Stephen Easterbrook. It’s not a disgruntled employee who sued, though. Wait. If it’s not an actual […]
No (Governor)! It’s Not A Joke, It’s Sexual Harassment!
Suppose you work in your company’s Human Resources Department. An employee complains to you about her boss. Specifically, she tells you that her boss asked her about her sex life. Even more specifically, he asks her if she’s ever been with an older man. She strongly suspects he is hitting on her, and that her […]
Sexual Harassment and Battery Are NOT What the Doctor (Or The Courts) Ordered
It goes without saying that employers who allow sexual harassment or battery in their workplace are asking for trouble, right? It goes without saying that an employer who ignores complaints of sexual harassment or battery in their workplace is asking for trouble, doesn’t it? Wouldn’t it also go without saying that firing an employee who […]
Take This to the Bank: Allowing Customers to Harass Your Employees WILL Land You in Trouble
You have harassment policies, right? You already know that you can’t allow sexual harassment to happen in your workplace without likely legal consequences, right? You might even have investigated allegations that one of your employees sexually harassed another employee and taken disciplinary action. OK, that’s all well and good. Your obligations to ensure a safe, […]