Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Paper Summary:

Sexual harassment in the workplace is not a recent problem, although legal liability for it is. There has been widespread publicity, yet surveys have shown that many companies in the United States have not taken the proper steps to protect themselves and their employees. This paper looks at the types of sexual harassment by examining specific cases, responsible actions, and remedies that can be sought under Title VII.

From the Paper:

"There are two forms of sexual harassment that the Federal Law recognizes. The first is quid pro quo. Under the quid prop quo harassment, a person in authority demands sexual favors of a subordinate as a condition of getting or keeping job benefits. When such harassment occurs, the subordinate has the official right to take legal action. The company is held strictly liable even if it had no knowledge of the harassment because the courts follow the doctrine of respondeat superior. In 1982, the United States court of Appeals of the Eleventh Circuit set forth the rationale for a company's strict liability in Henson v. City of Dundee."

More papers on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace:

• Research Paper # 75010 : "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace"
• Case Study # 135812 : "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace"
• Essay # 42587 : "The Unreported Crime: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace"
• Essay # 28873 : "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace"

APA Citation:

MLA Citation: