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The 'Faithless Servant' Doctrine

Applying the "faithless servant doctrine," the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently permitted an employer to recover compensation it had paid to a high-level executive who had been the subject of numerous sexual harassment complaints by other employees.

7 minute read February 25, 2010 at 08:27 AM
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Mark N. Reinharz
The 'Faithless Servant' Doctrine

For decades, employers have been warned about the potential liability they face in defending against sexual harassment lawsuits.

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