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This article analyzes the three recent sexual harassment cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 1997–98 session. The purpose is to highlight the most common mistakes made by management as evidenced by the case history on this topic. Each mistake is described in the context of the cases and with reference to widespread business practices. The explanation of each error is followed by a brief practical directive to aid management in formulating appropriate policies and practices on that topic. A concluding section describes the desired result of each recommendation from the perspective of the employees. This article gives managers a quick checklist to ensure that their policies and practices avoid common problems and are up to date with the latest court interpretations on sexual harassment.
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Stokes, P.P., Stewart-Belle, S. & Barnes, J.M. The Supreme Court Holds Class on Sexual Harassment: How to Avoid a Failing Grade. Employee Responsibilities and Rights Journal 12, 79–91 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1022115203537
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