The California Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could expose employers to greater liability if they fail to respond adequately to worker claims of hostile environments due to sexual harassment from third parties, such as clients, customers and patients. Although it wasn't clear where the justices were headed during oral arguments, it appeared they might believe state law amendments don't require employers to protect their employees from outside harassers.
April 07, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The California Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could expose employers to greater liability if they fail to respond adequately to worker claims of hostile environments due to sexual harassment.
But it’s not harassment by fellow employees that’s at issue. Rather, it’s the conduct of clients, customers, patients and other third parties.
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