The beginning of a new year calls on us to look back and learn
from what we've done so that we can put our best foot forward
in the coming year. At the close of 2017 and the ushering in of
2018, there has been an increase in social awareness related to
sexual harassment, and particularly sexual harassment in the
workplace. With the subject of sexual harassment at the forefront
of social conversation, now is a good time for employers to examine
their own polices and procedures relating to sexual harassment so
that they can create a safe working environment for their
employees.
What is Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 ("Title
VII"), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees,
prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in the
workplace. For employers that have fewer than 15 employees, state
law governs. Most states have enacted anti-discrimination laws that
apply the spirit of Title VII to
