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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know

Tamsin R. Kaplan

Tamsin R. Kaplan

September 17, 2019 12:59 PM

Tamsin Kaplan authored “Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know” for Lorman Education Services. The article provides an overview of current workplace sexual harassment law and guidance for employers to enforce compliance in the workplace. Tamsin also recently presented this topic at a Lorman Education Services seminar. Read the article here.

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