Author: Stephen Hans
The loose restaurant culture has long been a breeding ground for sexual harassment. Since sexual harassment first became a legal issue, where to draw the lines has been the legal challenge facing restaurant owners. Inherent in the definition of sexual harassment is the word unwanted. Frequent unwanted sexual behavior or advances constitute sexual harassment. However, if the behavior is not unwanted or is even welcomed, then no grounds for sexual harassment exist. In today’s litigious environment, restaurant owners must become legally savvy about developing and implementing policies that protect their businesses against sexual harassment lawsuits. Read More
Jokes and sexual comments that were freely and unwittingly made between workers in the past may not hold up in today’s legal climate. Consult a New York employment defense lawyer about how to insulate your restaurant or business from sexual harassment lawsuits. For more than 30 years, Hans & Associates, P.C. has helped businesses handle employment issues throughout Queens and New York City.