"I'll be the judge of that!"

In this episode, Karen discusses the intricacies of sexual harassment cases in litigation, using real cases as examples. One such case involves a female employee, referred to as Sally, who was subjected to crude sexual comments and a hostile work environment. Despite reporting the harassment to her supervisor, no action was taken, leading to a jury trial. Another case involved a restaurant in Arkansas where an employee was sexually harassed by her manager, who made inappropriate comments and touched employees inappropriately. The employer failed to take sufficient action despite being informed of the complaints, resulting in a potential liability. A third case involved a sexual harassment settlement where the employer did not believe the employee's allegations against her manager. Karen emphasizes the importance of employers taking preventative measures against sexual harassment, including having a clear policy, providing training, having a robust reporting structure, conducting objective investigations, and holding those found responsible accountable. She also addresses the illegality of employment decisions based on religion, except for religious institutions. A jam packed episode, we hope you enjoy!

The Job Judge Podcast is a podcast for anyone who works. This is not legal advice! This valuable and engaging program is a must-listen/watch for any manager, business owner, HR professional, or anyone who works. Relying on three decades of experience as an employment law attorney and HR Executive, Karen Michael uses real case studies in the news and navigates through the legal landmines and workplace dysfunction that we know is probably happening right now in your organization.