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The Office Holiday Party – Alcohol-Induced Stupidity Can Lead to Serious Sexual Harassment Claims

Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Human Resources (HR) Compliance

UPDATED There are no statistics out there to prove this point, but the traditional office holiday party has to be among the top places where claims of sexual harassment and hostile work environment start. Indeed, just a cursory look at some federal employment cases shows a common thread that run through each of them: alcohol-induced… Continue Reading

Appellate Court Outlines Differences Again Between Quid Pro Quo and Hostile Work Environment Harassment

Posted in Discrimination & Harassment, Litigation

During some of the seminars that I teach on sexual harassment prevention, one of the topics that is covered is describing the difference between quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment harassment. On Wednesday, the Connecticut Appellate Court taught that same lesson in reviewing a case in which an employee (who lost a trial)… Continue Reading