Figuring out how to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace may be overwhelming and uncomfortable, but it certainly beats landing in middle of a lawsuit.
A prime example in the news this week: the San Diego mayor’s sexual harassment scandal. As more alleged victims step forward, employers may want to take a more critical look at their own actions, their employees’ actions, and their workplace policies.
Here are seven tips to help prevent sexual harassment at work:
To learn more about workplace discrimination, different types of harassment, and what employers can do, check out FindLaw’s section on Discrimination and Harassment for small business owners.
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