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Can Donuts Create a Sexually Hostile Work Environment?

With Valentine’s Day comes the enumerable exchange of emails, cards, candies, flowers – and yes, donuts and lattes – in workplaces across America. While love may bloom from these seemingly harmless gestures, what if your company prohibits workplace relationships; or you prefer your latte sprinkle-free; or worse, your acceptance of that donut is misinterpreted and results in a hostile work environment.