What kind of anti-harassment policies must I have in place as a small business owner?
Several discrimination laws apply to small businesses, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which deals with discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, which focuses on employees over the age of forty, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, which addresses employees with disabilities. Additionally, all of …
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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment is legally defined as any unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior, which can include verbal; e.g., derogatory comments, tales of sexual exploits, or physical harassment; e.g., leering, inappropriate touching, asking for sexual favors, displaying derogatory posters or art, and other advances or inappropriate conduct. Sexual harassment is illegal and is a form of sex …
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