Restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
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Full Article - Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and many state-level anti-discrimination and sexual harassment statutes prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace. There are two common types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment.
In St. Louis, Missouri, a restaurant is going to pay $23,000 in addition to other relief in order to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit charged that Villa Galleria restaurant had allowed employee Edwonder Hobson to be subjected to sexual harassment by an assistant supervisor, where rubbed his body against Hobson and even attempting to put his hands up her shirt. In addition to the monetary settlement, the restaurant will also provide training against sexual harassment and also agreed to report internal complaints of sex harassment to the EEOC. Full article
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and many state-level anti-discrimination and sexual harassment statutes prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace. There are two common types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment. A hostile work situation typically involves repeated behavior that is abusive or offensive, or that interferes or alters the victims’ ability to perform their job. Employers that foster or otherwise allow these conditions to continue can be found liable for the conduct of the offending employees.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC handles lawsuits in the area of sexual harassment.
Jeff Brown has had considerable success in matters of civil litigation and discrimination throughout Long Island and the New York City area.
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and many state-level anti-discrimination and sexual harassment statutes prohibit sexual harassment in the workplace. There are two common types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo harassment and hostile work environment. A hostile work situation typically involves repeated behavior that is abusive or offensive, or that interferes or alters the victims’ ability to perform their job. Employers that foster or otherwise allow these conditions to continue can be found liable for the conduct of the offending employees.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC handles lawsuits in the area of sexual harassment.
Jeff Brown has had considerable success in matters of civil litigation and discrimination throughout Long Island and the New York City area.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
