Workplace harassment
Harassment based on a protected trait is unlawful when it is severe or pervasive, or tied to job decisions.
Source law: Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-2; EEOC guidance · Source: NovaCopilot
Common questions
What you must do
- Prevent harassment with a policy and a complaint procedure (42 U.S.C. 2000e-2(a))
- Investigate promptly and take corrective action (Faragher v. City of Boca Raton, 524 U.S. 775 (1998))
- Protect complainants and witnesses from retaliation (42 U.S.C. 2000e-3(a))
Penalty
Compensatory and punitive damages capped at $50,000 to $300,000 by employer size, plus back pay. (42 U.S.C. 1981a(b)(3))
Who is covered
Unwelcome conduct · Based on a protected characteristic · Severe or pervasive, or quid pro quo
Checklist
- Anti-harassment policy
- Multiple reporting channels
- Investigation procedure
- Training
- Documented outcomes
Related
topic:us:harassment · sha256 … · https://legal.exploreworldai.com/api/public/v1/topic-graph/us/harassment
Written from US federal law. State law may give more rights. Not legal advice.
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