When Harassment Knows No Bounds: Customers Held Liable in Landmark Case A recent Australian court decision has held customers liable for harassing workers, marking a significant shift in the protection of employees from unwanted behavior on the job.
This landmark case sets a precedent that harassment is no longer solely an employer's problem.
The case involved two men who were ordered to pay $90,000 in compensation and penalties for harassing a gay male worker at a self storage facility.