Workplace policies can elicit different reactions from different workers, but some workplace obligations are best avoided. Camden Development Inc. is now facing a lawsuit over its unspecified hugging policy, with allegations of workplace misconduct now a consequence of the regulation. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) launched an investigation into the organization after a discrimination charge was filed by a former employee who had previously worked at Camden Development’s Washington office.

The employee referred to the company’s “The Hug Life” culture and accused it of enabling the assault she experienced at work. Through the resulting investigation, other similar sexual harassment complaints came to light as well. The workplace hugging scandal is a reminder of how the rules governing the workplace can be used and misused when management isn’t careful. It also pushes HR to ensure that all workplace regulations are understood and enforced in a manner that protects workers.

Diving Into the Hugging Policy Lawsuit and the Repercussions of This Workplace Regulation

Camden Development, a property development and management firm that has previously been recognised on Fortune’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For,” has maintained a unique approach towards hugs in the workplace. As part of the onboarding process within the organization, new recruits are presented with videos on the culture of the organization and its existing operations.

Among these videos is...

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