What HR Needs to Know When Workplace Harassment Comes from Third Parties

Most workplace harassment policies focus on the actions of co-workers and supervisors. But harassment does not always come from inside the organization. Customers, vendors and contractors can create unsafe environments for employees, and a recent 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision, Bivens v. Zep, Inc., is forcing HR professionals to rethink how liability works in these situations.