Read: http://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/sexual_harassment.cfm (Links to an external site.) and then go to Policy
& Guidance Read Enforcement Guidance on Harris v. Forklift Sys., Inc. No. 92-1168 slip op. (Nov. 9, 1993) and
sexual harassment
After reading the Case, answer the following questions (write the question first followed by the answer). Relate
all answers to the case.
- Why was the first case of Harris v. Forklift Sys., Inc. dismissed and no charges of sexual harassment filed?
- Explain the difference between Justice Scalia and Justice Ginsburg opinion on concerning hostile
environment. - Does psychological well-being have to be determined in order for a case to be considered a hostile
environment? Why or why not? - What does "Totality of the Circumstance" mean?
- What is the meaning of the term "Reasonable Person"? How would this apply to the Harris v. Forklift Sys.
Inc. case? - Define what is an "Unwelcome" verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature?
- From the PowerPoint: explain the differences between myth and truth.