The 2017 tsunami of high-profile sex harassment allegations
against politicians, entertainers and news reporters has employers
rethinking their approach to eradicating workplace harassment. And
this issue is global—the news stories splash across media
outlets worldwide and the conversation is everywhere.
Overseas, eradicating workplace sex harassment is just as urgent
as it is stateside. Anti-harassment laws abroad can be strict.
Costa Rica, India, Korea and other countries impose specific rules
for sex harassment policies and training. France, Egypt, India and
other countries criminalize sex harassment—harassers can
actually go to jail and can implicate their employers.
Multinational employers stand exposed to harassment claims
outside the United States unless they have implemented tough and
effective measures to protect against workplace harassment
globally. Fortunately, U.S. employers have spent decades refining
sophisticated tools for fighting
