Internal Affairs

"During the past few years, sexual behavior has become an important workplace issue."

"There is strong evidence indicating that many working people don't really know what is or isn't acceptable behavior under the law."

"When Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, sex discrimination, among other discriminatory acts, became unlawful in the American workplace."

"If a company doesn't provide checks and balances to protect all employees from the abuse of power, those we report to, those above us, can pull the strings of authority at whim."

"Although there isn't a typical profile of a harasser, there are a few standout types of behavior that can allow us to draw some personality sketches of offenders."

"Quid pro quo is defined as any action taken against an employee for refusing unwanted sexual advances by a superior."

"When a person dates or becomes sexually involved with the person he or she reports to, both parties are asking for trouble."

"The quick-fix solutions in sexual harassment cases really amount to handling each claim one at a time."

"We have strict rules in the workplace, but other cultures see strong sexual messages coming through our media, making it difficult to understand the difference between workplace rules and American culture."

"Irresponsible behavior is not the exclusive province of employees. Sometimes the company is a greater offender than the harasser."

"Smart executives and managers at successfully run companies know that sexual misconduct cannot be tolerated in the workplace."