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Sexual Harassment In The Age Of Herman Cain

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Sharon Bialek, a Chicago-area woman, accused Republican presidential contender Herman Cain on Monday of making an unwanted sexual advance against her in 1997.  (AP)
Sharon Bialek, a Chicago-area woman, accused Republican presidential contender Herman Cain on Monday of making an unwanted sexual advance against her in 1997. (AP)

GOP presidential contender Herman Cain continues to steadfastly deny that he ever harassed anyone.

Sharon Bialek on Monday became the fourth woman to accuse Cain of harassment, saying Cain had made an inappropriate sexual advance toward her in 1997 while the two were in a car and at a time when she was out of work and seeking his help.

So what constitutes sexual harassment and how are these cases generally handled? We hear from an employment lawyer, who handles cases of sexual harassment.

Guest:

  • Debra Katz, employment lawyer specializing in sexual harassment cases

This segment aired on November 8, 2011.

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