Harassment in the Workplace

This Almanac discusses the various situations that give rise to workplace harassment complaints which require objective and subjective analysis of the particular behaviors. Situations which have been held to constitute unlawful workplace harassment are examined in order to assist the reader in understanding the types of behaviors which may give rise to such a charge. This volume explores the various remedies available to victims of workplace
harassment, including the more stringent guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1991 to address this growing problem. Harassment in the Workplace also sets forth information concerning employer liability
for workplace harassment and includes recommendations employers may follow to effectively prevent and correct harassment, and contains details on how to establish and distribute an anti-harassment policy, describing the prohibited behaviors and setting forth clear guidelines for handling complaints and addressing violations. The Legal Almanac series serves to educate the general public on a variety of legal issues pertinent to everyday life and to keep readers informed of
their rights and remedies under the law. Each volume in the series presents an explanation of a specific legal issue in simple, clearly written text, making the Almanac a concise and perfect desktop reference tool. All volumes provide state-by-state coverage. Selected state statutes are included, as
are important case law and legislation, charts and tables for comparison.