Tuesday was National Hugging Day, otherwise known as every in-house counsel’s sexual harassment liability nightmare.

A high-five, a handshake, or a hug – which is appropriate in the workplace?

To get a “feel” for how to approach hugs at your workplace, here are different workplace hugging factors to consider:

If a problem should arise, don’t expect people to hug it out. Work with HR to craft a company policy and establish a protocol for promptly handling complaints related to hugs (and any other personal contact) gone terribly wrong. Sometimes the playground policy, “keep your hands to yourself,” really is the best policy.

Related Resources:

  • FindLaw’s Guide to Achieving Legal and Human Resources Harmony (FindLaw’s In House)
  • FBI Battling ‘Sexting’ on Company Phones, Other Misconduct (FindLaw’s In House)
  • Letter Accusing Ex-HP CEO Mark Hurd of Sex Harassment Goes Public (FindLaw’s In House)

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