"The scandals involving Harvey Weinstein, Silicon Valley and Fox News have shone a spotlight on corporate tolerance of sexual harassment by executives. The U.S. Supreme Court recognized people could sue for such harassment more than 30 years ago. But at least 25 percent of women say that they are still harassed in the workplace. So, why does sexual harassment persist? A surprising part of the story lies with federal judges. Despite coverage under the law, when an employee alleges sexual harassment, a judge will likely dismiss the case."

In an op-ed published by the San Francisco Chronicle, Professor Suja Thomas and her co-author David Lopez (former general counsel of the EEOC) describe how and why so many sexual harassment cases are dismissed by judges. 

San Francisco Chronicle op-ed

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