Sex Harassment Cases Require Thorough Investigations, Rarely Go to Trial

With the recent influx of rampant sexual harassment allegations in the entertainment industry, many more reports have been coming into light. However, these cases rarely go to trial, but a thorough investigation can help limit damages, according to experts.

Walsworth partner Sage Knauft recently went over the typical workplace sexual harassment complaint procedure with Claims Journal. He explained that the employment practices liability insurance policies “typically cover sexual harassment in the workplace and provide a defense to the employer and the alleged harasser.” Sage also goes on to mention California’s unique procedures under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.

Sage ends the discussion with a last piece of insight, “The fact that it’s now become such a part of the national discussion, those that up to now may have been discouraged or wary about bringing a claim, they may be more likely to do so, and I am expecting that we’re going to see an increase in these claims.”

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