Countless sexual harassment allegations have surfaced in the entertainment industry, which has prompted outrage throughout many other industries. Sexual harassment is, unfortunately, not limited to any segment, and the hospitality industry is no stranger to sexual misconduct. According to a report by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, restaurant workers file more sexual harassment claims than any other industry. In fact, more than 170,000 sexual misconduct claims have been filed in the industry in the past 20 years, and 83% have come from women alone. So why is it that restaurants and hotels experience more sexual misconduct and what can organizations do to stop harassment?
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