Eleventh Circuit Recognizes Retaliatory Hostile Work Environment As A Viable Cause of Action

In Gowski v. Peake,  No. 09-16731 (11th Cir. June 6, 2012), the Eleventh Circuit held that claims of a retaliatory hostile work environment are cognizable under Title VII.  The court reasoned that all other federal circuit courts have recognized this cause of action, and, further, that allowing such a claim is consistent with the statutory… Continue Reading