Feb 4, 2020, 3:50 AM
(From Fisher Phillips) Employers paid out a record $68.2 million to those alleging sexual harassment violations in 2019, a 20% increase from the previous all-time high set in 2018, according to data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's annual data summary. Although claims of sexual harassment dipped slightly (1.2%) from the previous year, this figure still represents the second-highest mark for claims in the past seven years. Legal experts say it's hard to tell whether the 2019 sexual harassment data indicate that the 2018 spike was an aberration. Regardless, it’s clear that workplace sexual harassment remains an issue, as many states are now reviewing their sexual harassment laws and requirements regarding initiatives like policies and training.
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