Preventing Sexual Harassment Complaints Based on Hostile Work Environments

Since 1980, sexual harassment has been considered a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Numerous court cases - and a 1986 Supreme Court decision - have pointed to hostile work environments in sexual harassment cases won by plaintiffs. Thus, it behooves employers to closely examin...

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Published in:S.A.M. advanced management journal (1984) 1991-04, Vol.56 (2), p.21
Main Authors: Lewis, Kathryn E, Johnson, Pamela R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employee complaints
Employment policies
Harassment
Prevention
Sexual harassment
Work environment
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Summary:Since 1980, sexual harassment has been considered a violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Numerous court cases - and a 1986 Supreme Court decision - have pointed to hostile work environments in sexual harassment cases won by plaintiffs. Thus, it behooves employers to closely examine their organizational environment and take steps to remedy any problems.
ISSN:0749-7075
0567-977X