Compliance Spotlight: What Exactly is a Hostile Work Environment

In today’s episode we focus on the important topic that is often part of HR investigations: a hostile work environment. In this episode, we examine:

• The definition of hostile work environment harassment
• How hostile work environment is different from workplace bullying
• A review of protected characteristics under federal law
• Why there isn’t any longer management “off the record” conversations regarding harassment in the workplace
• The employers’ defense to claims of hostile work environment harassment
• Current and emerging legislation regarding abusive conduct in the workplace

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