A California jury has awarded $1.62 million to an employee who was terminated after complaining that his supervisor demanded his presence at strip club "business" meetings. And that was just the tip of the complaint. Attorney Michael Baroni writes that, historically, men have had a difficult time winning sexual harassment and hostile work environment claims. What is offensive conduct to a woman is often brushed aside as harmless (or assumed to be enjoyed) by men. This case, he says, has broken that mold.
April 13, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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A Sacramento, Calif., jury has awarded $1.62 million to an employee who was terminated after complaining that his supervisor demanded his presence at strip club “business” meetings. Astor v. Rent-A-Center (now in appeal) is a landmark extension of “sexual harassment” and “hostile work environment” claims.
Strip club excursions are a regular activity among some business circles (particularly investment bankers, manufacturers, the entertainment industry and yes, even law firms).
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