We need a little vulgarity
Article Abstract:
Restricting freedom of speech by suing employers for permitting allegedly hostile work environments when these amount to little more than vulgar remarks or those in poor taste can be carried too far. Other examples are suing employers for allowing the display of suggestive art works, of photos of family members wearing swimming attire, allowing ethnic jokes to be told and allowing the voicing of politically incorrect opinions on race or sex. Courts and potential parties to actions need to remember that restrictions on speech must be content and viewpoint-neutral and must get the highest scrutiny.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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We can teach y'all to behave yourselves
Article Abstract:
A tongue-in-cheek method for corporations anxious to avoid sexual harassment suits in the new atmosphere of liability even when the employer knew nothing about such harassment is offered. This method includes total video and audio surveillance systems, and an aggressive sexual harassment policy until the money for such systems is available.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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Hey, forget justice, let's all just sue!
Article Abstract:
Aggrieved employees wishing to dip into the "deep pockets" of their corporate employers and politicians anxious for media coverage are willing to go to extreme lengths in creating new causes of action in employment discrimination. Many examples of new causes of action so extreme as to be laughable are given.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1998
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