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Fifth Circuit Decision Highlights Importance of Harassment Reporting Policies

This week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the summary judgment dismissal of an employee’s claim that he experienced a hostile work environment because of his disabilities—namely, stuttering and anxiety problems. The decision rests on the plaintiff’s failure to internally complain about alleged harassment, and shows just how important workplace reporting policies are. 

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