Sexual harassment claims: a process in reducing corporate liability
James R. Sisak
(Management Department, College of Business & Economics, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190‐1790, USA)
Michael J. Laird
(Management Department, College of Business & Economics, University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, 800 West Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190‐1790, USA)
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Abstract
Attempts to provide employers with a procedural sequence that will reduce their liability in regard to employee sexual harassment claims. Invites employers to include this framework within their employee handbook. Concludes that it is vital employers understand what constitutes harassment and uses case law to provide short examples. Provides arguments advocating the use of the above policy.
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Citation
Sisak, J.R. and Laird, M.J. (2001), "Sexual harassment claims: a process in reducing corporate liability", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 20 No. 3, pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150110786598
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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