How Fast is Fast Enough? Fourth Circuit Examines Employer's Response To Racially Hostile Work Environment Allegations

On April 26, 2011, in EEOC v. Xerxes Corporation, No. 10-1156 (4th Cir. April 26, 2011), the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit emphasized the importance of responsiveness and, where appropriate, prompt remedial action by employers in addressing allegations of harassment by co-workers.  In a unanimous opinion (with two concurring opinions), the Fourth Circuit affirmed in part, vacated in part, and remanded the District Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the employer.

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