February 2008 (Revised August 2008)
Background Note
HBS Case Collection

Note on the Law of Sexual Harassment

Format:Print
| Pages:10

Abstract

This note provides an introduction to the law of sexual harassment. It has three parts. Part One describes the laws on harassment in the United States. Part Two explores controversial and emerging aspects of the American legal framework. Part Three gives a brief overview of sexual harassment laws and policies in several regions of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Keywords

Social Issues; Laws and Statutes; Policy; Gender; Asia; Latin America; United States; Europe

Citation

Paine, Lynn Sharp, and Lara Adamsons. "Note on the Law of Sexual Harassment." Harvard Business School Background Note 308-096, February 2008. (Revised August 2008.)