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By MATT CHANDLER
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Experts say a growing number of companies and organizations are turning to contract labor to perform a variety of functions.

From vendors to outside service providers, many offices have a steady stream of people passing through who are not direct employees. But while it's a cost savings in some cases and a necessity in others, are businesses vulnerable to potential legal claims if harassment occurs and the perpetrator is a third party?

The 2nd Circuit Court issued a decision earlier this year involving allegations of harassment lodged against Hofstra University by a female team manager for the football squad. At issue was whether the university was liable for the actions of those who were not its employees when one or more of them was accused of engaging in harassing behavior.