Under federal law, it is illegal to harass an employee based upon a protected characteristic, such as sex, race, color, religion, age (40 or older), national origin, disability, or genetic information. Harassment is illegal when it is so severe or hostile that a reasonable person would find it abusive. Many states have similar anti-harassment laws, some of which extend protection to other characteristics, like sexual orientation. If you have been sued for workplace harassment, then you need to meet with a qualified attorney to begin building your defense.
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