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Labor/Employment

Apr. 29, 2006

With 'Friends' at High Court, Harassment Rules Come Clear

Focus Column - By Anthony J. Oncidi - In a far-reaching opinion with important implications for all employers, the California Supreme Court last week concluded that sexually coarse and vulgar language, standing alone, did not create a hosti

Focus Column

By Anthony J. Oncidi
     
      In a far-reaching opinion with important implications for all employers, the California Supreme Court last week concluded that sexually coarse and vulgar language, standing alone, did not create a hostile work environment for a writers' assistant who worked on the television show "Friends." In short, the Supreme Court recognized that the law against sex...

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