indiviudal liability

New Hampshire Supreme Court Holds that All Employees Face Individual Liability for Workplace Harassment

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court’s recent decision in E.E.O.C. v. Fred Fuller Oil Co. could have significant implications for public employers, as elected officials and governmental employees can now be held personally liable for aspects of workplace discrimination and harassment. 

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