Sexual Harassment is a Denial of Basic Human Dignity
Under Minnesota's civil rights law, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights investigates allegations of sexual harassment and assault in workplaces and schools.
We recently announced a workplace sexual harassment case involving Home Depot.
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About the case
Our investigation found that three Home Depot employees sexually harassed another employee at the Fridley store. The sexual harassment included unwelcome sexual comments and advances and inappropriate touching.
The employee reported the sexual harassment numerous times over the course of approximately three years, but Home Depot took little to no action.
Home Depot’s inaction allowed the sexual harassment to continue. This violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, which prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace.
 Settlement agreement requires change
We reached a settlement agreement that requires Home Depot to pay the former employee $65,000.
Under the agreement, Home Depot must also work to create a workplace free from sexual harassment by enforcing anti-harassment policies, conducting training on those policies, and holding store managers accountable.
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