An analysis of sexualharassmentpolicies in the workplace and how they compare to the Anti HarassmentPolicies as published by the Canadian Human Right Commission.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, 2005, $ 53.95
Abstract This paper discusses the published sexualharassmentpolicies of four federally regulated Canadian organizations. It compares these policies to the Anti HarassmentPolicies as published by the Canadian Human Right Commission that govern federally regulated workplaces, to determine how closely they follow or diverge from the commission's stated national policies.
From the Paper "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Policy and Research Sexual Harassment in the workplace is defined as unwanted behaviour that demeans, humiliates, or embarrasses; unwanted sexual behaviour; and abuse of authority according to the Canadian Human Rights Commission's publication "Anti-Harassment Policies For The Workplace: An Employer's Guide. (2005)" This definition is a starting point for a complex workplace stressor. To illustrate this stressor, the published sexual harassment policies of four federally regulated Canadian organizations will be discussed. These policies will be compared to the "Anti Harassment Policies" as published by the Canadian Human Right Commission that govern federally regulated workplaces, to determine how closely they follow or diverge from the commission's stated national policies."
Abstract This paper examines current trends of sexualharassment in the workplace. The paper begins by exploring the different categories of harassment, the reasons for its perpetuation and the methods by which companies strive to prevent it. Also investigated is the various tools employees have to combat sexualharassment. The paper concludes by underscoring the progress that American society has made in this arena, specifically in the last two decades, in recognizing and discouraging inappropriate conduct.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Workplace SexualHarassment History and Definition of SexualHarassment Types of SexualHarassment Why does SexualHarassment Occur
The Effects of SexualHarassment Employer Responsibility: Preventing SexualHarassment Why Should Employers Prevent SexualHarassment Preventative Training
SexualHarassmentPolicy Statement
Formal Investigatory Procedure
Disciplinary Action
Employee Options: Confronting SexualHarassment Informal Complaint Procedure
Litigation
Conclusion
Works Cited
Bibliography
Appendix A
Appendix B
From the Paper "Sexual harassment was first defined, albeit vaguely, in Title 7 of the American Civil Rights Act of 1967 which prevents discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin and sex (Cooper, p.24). However, the Act left a legal void which the courts had to fill so as to eliminate confusion. For example, between 1964 and 1980 the courts still treated sexual harassment as a personal matter between the harasser and the complainant (Paludi, p.34). Gradually, a working legal definition of sexual harassment evolved through guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). In 1981, the EEOC set the primary standard for implementing the provisions of Title 7 when it stated that sexual harassment was "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any one of the following criteria is met (Paludi, p.2)."
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses that with the rise of the modern feminist movement in the late 1960s and 1970s, what had previously been considered tolerable, if not acceptable, behavior in the workplace began to be called into question - especially as it pertained to the matter of sexualharassment. With this in mind, this paper looks at the important issue of sexualharassment and examines what strategies have been pursued and continue to be pursued with regards to addressing this issue. The focus falls primarily upon Canadian organizations charged with protecting the interests of women in the workforce. The writer details why sexualharassment is such an important topic and discusses in brief four Canadian organizations ostensibly committed to fighting sexualharassment in the workplace and looks at the strategies they pursue towards this end. Finally, the paper concludes with an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the strategies apparently put forward by the above-mentioned organizations and notes what can be done differently to achieve the final aims of those preoccupied with bringing sexualharassment to an end.
From the Paper "The first women's organization worthy of discussion is the Alberta Women Entrepreneurs organization - or the Alberta Women's Enterprise Initiative Association as it has historically also been called. A review of the organization's professional website reveals very little about the policies the AWE pursues in order to combat sexual harassment. For example, the home page contains links to popular events the organization puts on regularly with the goal of educating women about what skills and attitudes they need to be successful in an alleged "man's" world, but a careful review of the site does not reveal any specific policy initiatives vis-a-vis sexual harassment. Presumably, because the organization pursues an educational function above all else, at least some of the many events it stages each year discuss what women need to look for when they believe themselves to be the victims of sexual harassment . ."
Abstract This paper describes the incidence of workplace sexualharassment, the legal environment, and key strategies for preventing the problem. The paper looks at the growth of sexualharassment complaints and a zero tolerance policy.
From the Paper "The landscape of corporate American has been characterized by soma analysts as a virtual breeding ground for sexual harassment lawsuits ..."
Abstract This paper examines what constitutes sexualharassment, especially sexuallyharassing conversations. The focus of the paper is sexualharassment in the workplace, although other situations are also described. The writer describes the motivation behind the inappropriate conversations, and how victims can bring charges against the perpetrators. Several law suits involving sexualharassment are presented.
From the Paper "The restaurant industry in particular has seen its share of sexual harassment claims. It has been estimated that hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent by the foodservice industry in one year alone on sexual harassment claims. The State of California reported that there are anywhere from 1,163 and 1,275 reported cases of sexual harassment for restaurant employees alone (Allen, et.al, 2005). Pizza of Florida, a company who does business throughout the state under the name ABC Pizza was required to pay $225,000 for two sisters who had been subjected to the unwanted conversation of an adult manager. His conversation. The lawsuit was brought against the company by the EEOC and was particularly heinous since the victims were 16 and 17 years old at the time and placed with the company on a high school on-the-job training program. It was not noted whether the company instituted any training program or review of potentially hostile working environments within other stores. It would appear that this would be a especially important if this company hosts' minor in their stores as part of a work training program. While the young women received monetary compensation for their discomfort, it was also not noted whether the manager was terminated. "
Abstract This paper looks at sexualharassment of women as a form of gender-based discrimination. It describes categories of sexualharassment and sexuallyharassing behavior. The paper also highlights the consequences of sexualharassment.
From the Paper "According to Dobritch and Dranoff sexual harassment can be conceptualized as a gender-based form of discrimination. Legally the authors state two categories of sexual harassment have been recognized quid pro quo harassment ..."
Abstract This paper explores the issue of sexualharassment in the workplace in general, and conflict management in the context of sexualharassment. The paper defines sexualharassment and considers a sample case of professors in Hong Kong involved in sexualharassment.
From the Paper "As increasing numbers of women have entered the work place during recent decades a relatively new phenomenon, sexual harassment, has become more commonplace ..."
Tags:sexualharassment, Hong Kong, university, conflict management
Abstract The paper defines the term "sexualharassment" and states that sexualharassment is based on the position of the intended victim and the perpetrator. The paper states that the issue has become important in sports with a large number of males and females raising this issue. The paper further states that the parties involved include the organization that conducts the sport, the law enforcement agency, the child protection board and other legal agencies as well as the families. The paper also discusses issues in identifying what is sexualharassment, and the liabilities of various parties involved in the affair.
Outline:
Introduction
Primary Law: The First or Primary Law Pertaining to the Topic
Subsequent Cases and Amendments to the Law
Contemporary Importance: Argue why this law is important today and its impact on sports
Future Recommendations and Conclusion
From the Paper "Professor Kari Fasting has conducted a research on sexual harassment of athletes and is of the opinion that in the last decade, many women and girls have experienced harassment and one illustration in Norway found the incidence to be as high as 29%. Sexual exploitation is the biggest problem in sports currently and while the public raise a hue and cry over the drug test results and match fixing there is absolute silence on this issue. There are two groups of harassment features, one involving sexist attitudes and cultural and racial inequalities and the other simple sexual advancements. The first group discriminates against a sex, especially women who are not considered yet as sports people. The other type will include coaches who are prone to flirt, seduce the wards, or use their authority to bend the will of the sports person and harass them over their status."
Abstract This paper discusses sexualharassment. The paper provides a working definition of sexualharassment, as well as discusses the literature around the subject. The paper focuses on women in male gender specific positions versus women in female gender specific positions, and whether or not one type of job is more likely to produce issues with sexualharassment.
From the Paper "Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Sexual harassment is any unwanted sexual behavior, and it affects millions of women throughout every industry. Dr. Kimberly Schneider (1998) suggests that sexual harassment is so common in the workplace that many women believe that it is just part of the job that they have to contend with. Dr. Schneider (1998) further stipulates that although this fact may lead many to think that mild forms of sexual harassment do not deserve to be considered as crimes, when women are subjected to sexual harassment they will eventually begin to develop employment problems due to the impact that the behavior has on their self-esteem (Schneider, 1998). While sexual harassment was once only experienced by women in gender specific positions throughout the world, the inclusion of women in male gender targeted jobs adds a new complexity to the issue."
Abstract One of the most serious workplace issues is sexualharassment, either real or perceived. In this six-page paper, we will discuss the issue; determine what constitutes sexualharassment, and what consequences result from such charges.
Abstract This paper defines sexualharassment and gives examples. The author points out the impact of sexualharassment on the corporate culture and why companies are concerned with the problem. The paper suggests the use of negotiation and arbitration.
From the Paper "As increasing numbers of women have entered the work place during recent decades, a relatively new phenomenon of sexual harassment has become more commonplace. Sexual harassment is now a common occurrence in business as women ..."
Abstract The paper examines what sexualharassment in the workplace consists of. The paper details some of the negative and adverse effects that it has had and identifies what has been done, is being done, or could be done to contain and end sexuallyharassing incidents from occurring in the workplace, for the betterment of liable employers and vulnerable employees alike.
From the Paper "It all blew up in 1991. That is the year that sexual harassment in the workplace moved to the forefront of our national collective worries, became known to any and all people with a television and a job. Clarence Thomas was about to be confirmed for a spot on the United States Supreme Court when a co-worker from his past, one Anita Hill, came forward with claims that he had made unwanted sexual advances to her, as well as ongoing lewd comments, abusing his role of authority and power, as she could not confront or report him for fear of losing her job."
Abstract This paper discusses a case in which a female police officer is being subjected to verbal sexualharassment and identifies law impacting upon department response, particularly the hostile environment interpretation.
From the Paper "At issue herein is the appropriate response on the part of a police department administrator ..."
Abstract This paper looks at the taboo subject of sexualharassment in the work place. It discusses laws and legislation which were made in order to define what exactly sexualharassment is, but at the same time shows the difficulty which is often accounted in telling the difference between "friendliness" and harassment.
From the paper:
"For anyone who has ever been the victim of it, sexualharassment is pretty simple to understand, and when unwanted sexual contact (whether verbal or physical) occurs in the workplace, it is especially unwelcoming because it threatens a person's ability to earn a living without being subjected to deeply personal invasions.Sexualharassment can end a career, ruin a family beyond repair and force victims into extensive psychotherapy and medication. It is entirely unacceptable in a nation whose public policy emphasizes equal employment opportunities for women and men. Sexualharassment in the workplaces compromises the victim's ability to function as a economic agent and so threatens (usually) her ability to live as an independent, autonomous member of society. When harassment is widespread in the workplace, a worker has no way to escape from its painful consequences except to drop out of the arena of paid work."
Abstract This paper discusses the issue of sexualharassment in the Amercian workplace. It categorizes what type of conduct may be considered harassment, and briefly explaines the annti-discrimination policy guidelines Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Definition Of SexualHarassment:
Quid Pro Quo
Hostile Working Environment
From the Paper "With the rapidly changing corporate culture, organizations in the United States are required to focus their attention on eradication of discriminatory practices in the workplace especially those connected with gender. Sexual harassment is one such problem, which has become the worst form of gender discrimination on job in recent years. Complaints of sexual harassment are rising dramatically and while American corporations are showing active interest in resolving the issue, new cases are still being reported in every part of the country. Davis (1998) writes, ?In 1986, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission began tracking sexual harassment cases and found 2,850 filed. By 1995, these claims had climbed to over 15,000 for the year.? (Restaurant Hospitality, pp. 122)"
