TITLE

Guidelines for conducting effective sexual harassment investigations

AUTHOR(S)
Koen, Clifford M.; Morgan, James D.
PUB. DATE
June 1997
SOURCE
Supervision;Jun97, Vol. 58 Issue 6, p6
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Suggests guidelines for employee supervisors in conducting effective sexual harassment investigations. Need for a company policy on sexual harassment; Definition of sexual harassment according to the Civil Rights of 1964 of the United States; Guidelines for complaint procedures; Selection of investigators; Tips for supervisors receiving the complaint.
ACCESSION #
9707031095

Tags: SEX role in the work environment;  SUPERVISION of employees

 

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