Harassment

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

There are two kinds of harassment:

(1) causing a tangible economic harm (also known as quid pro quo) and

(2) hostile work environment, which doesn’t cause a tangible harm, but consists of an offensive/abusive work environment

Question 2

Hostile Work Environment Harassment Framework – In order to set forth an actionable claim for hostile work environment harassment, the plaintiff/employee must show:

Answer 2

They are a member of a protected class;

They were subject to harassment in the form of unwelcome verbal or physical conduct;

The harassment is based on the protected class;

The harassment effects the employee’s terms and conditions of employment, such as unreasonably interfering with the work environment and/or creating an intimidating, offensive, or hostile work environment; and

There is a reason to impute liability to the employer

Question 3

Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson

Answer 3

case

Question 4

Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.

Answer 4

case

Question 5

Faragher v. City of Boca Raton

Answer 5

case