Few workplaces are entirely free from gossip and rumors. Employers typically consider such chatter an annoying but inevitable part of social interactions among their employees, something to be ignored if possible. Supervisors sometimes join in the discussions of other employees’ personal lives. They may even pass on rumors themselves. As a recent federal appeals court case demonstrates, however, gossip can perpetuate discriminatory stereotypes and, if left unchecked, lead to an unlawful hostile work environment.
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