$200K Settlement Puts Sexual Harassment Under the Spotlight

Intrusive, intimate questions. Unwanted physical contact. A senior official publicly engaging in inappropriate conduct at an office holiday party. That’s what happened at a county public defender’s office, according to a sexual harassment complaint submitted to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).For HR leaders, this case highlights the strategic need to proactively address workplace behavior. Early detection and consistent enforcement of policies are critical to reducing ex