TITLE

When welcome conduct becomes unwelcome

AUTHOR(S)
Zachary, Mary-Kathryn
PUB. DATE
September 1997
SOURCE
Supervision;Sep97, Vol. 58 Issue 9, p16
SOURCE TYPE
Trade Publication
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Presents examples of labor law cases on sexual harassment in the workplace. Female employee's decision to discontinue consensual repartee with male employee; Female employee's own behavior found to cause sexually directed comments from her co-workers; Question as to what standard to apply in determining whether punitive damages should be awarded. INSET: In a nutshell..
ACCESSION #
9708315731

Tags: SEX role in the work environment;  LABOR laws & legislation

 

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