Although conceptually troubling, it appears that in close cases the doubts will be resolved in favor of the person bringing the harassment claim if the employer did not take appropriate steps. What this means to employers is that it is essential to treat claims of harassment in an objective and rigorous manner. Because jury verdicts are almost always reduced or overturned on appeal, we will no longer report them. We will only report settlements and final court decisions. This sexual harassment verdict against the world's largest law firm was upheld by the California Court of Appeals.
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