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Labor/Employment

Jul. 30, 2002

Thorough Sexual Harassment Investigation Can Limit Liability

Focus Column - By Javier H. Van Oordt - Individuals define sexual harassment in many different ways. However, identifying the underlying facts that gave rise to the claim is the first step in determining whether actionable sexual harassment has occurred. An employer must investigate the allegations, understand what kind of conduct it is looking for, conduct the investigation and document the results.

        Focus Column
        
        By Javier H. Van Oordt
        
        Individuals define sexual harassment in many different ways. However, identifying the underlying facts that gave rise to the claim is the first step in determin...

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