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A Banana A Day... (from Sexual Harassment? You Decide™)

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Sexual Innuendo or Offhand Comments at Work

Recent court decisions and evolving laws highlight the importance of understanding what constitutes unlawful workplace conduct. Even comments that may appear to be casual - such as jokes, innuendos, or offhand remarks - can cross the line into sexual harassment if they are unwelcome and create a hostile, intimidating, or offensive work environment.

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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related state laws prohibit this type of behavior, and both employees and employers may face serious consequences if such conduct is ignored or condoned. This video illustrates how inappropriate jokes or suggestive remarks, if left unchecked, can escalate into actionable harassment and expose the organization to legal liability.

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  • Ensuring Professional & Compliant Behavior

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