April 20, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a case that hinged on the standard used by courts to assess whether employers are liable for sexual harassment perpetrated against workers by customers or clients.
February 26, 2026
Some federal courts' recent deviation from the long-settled standard for analyzing employer liability in third-party harassment cases has prompted the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to try to course-correct, but guidance from the nation's highest court may ultimately be necessary, experts said.