In a recent case, Allen v. Adecco, Inc., (App. Div. 2011), the New Jersey Appellate Division reemphasized the standards for an effective anti-harassment policies. A crucial element is manager and employee training. Jessica Allen was a temporary employee at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (“UMDNJ”). She alleged […]
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From the always-informative Michael Maslanka’s Work Matters blog: Here is a question plaintiffs’ lawyers like to ask in harassment cases: “Who at the company is responsible for enforcing the company’s anti-harassment policy?” It is really a question about a company’s culture and commitment to policing unlawful behavior. Typical answer: human […]
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