Every organization should have a written anti-harassment policy. These policies should prohibit harassment based on all legally protected characteristics. This usually include sex, race, age, disability, and religion, among others. I suggest that most employers should have “zero tolerance” for violations of these policies. But what does that mean? [Related Webinar: Investigating Workplace Harassment Complaints Without … Read more
Sexual harassment is a hot topic in the media these days. Frankly, it’s hot in more than one sense. In the “hot potato” sense, in that no one really wants to touch it. But also in terms of these definitions of “hot” from Merriam-Webster: “of intense and immediate interest” and “marked by violence or fierceness.” … Read more
Most employers do or should have zero tolerance policies regarding workplace harassment. These policies don’t exist just for legal reasons. Harassment is bad in itself, plus it interferes with productivity. But not all harassing behavior violates employment discrimination laws. First, let’s define harassment. Then, we’ll discuss when harassment becomes legally actionable. [Click here to get my FREE … Read more