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Prevention of sexual harassment is best policy

By Carey Brown

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Nov 13, 2011

~~<p><strong>Question</strong>: GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he once brought his hand to his chin when talking with a female employee and mentioned that the woman was the same height as his wife. Is that sexual harassment? What is the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace?</p>
<p><strong>Answer</strong>: The legal definition of sexual harassment is &quot;unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment.&quot;</p>
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Question: GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain said he once brought his hand to his chin when talking with a female employee and mentioned that the woman was the same height as his wife. Is that sexual harassment? What is the legal definition of sexual harassment in the workplace?

Answer: The legal definition of sexual harassment is "unwelcome verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that is severe or pervasive and affects working conditions or creates a hostile work environment." Login for more...



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