Harassment Claim Prevention and Defense


Summary

This practice note addresses protected status harassment issues, a subset of discrimination claims that arise when employees allege that they have been subjected to unwelcome conduct in the workplace due to their protected status (race, sex/gender, age, disability national origin, for example). It focuses on the elements of harassment claims and the defenses employers may present to them. It also provides practical tips that employers may want to consider to address, defend, and avoid harassment claims.