Your course project for this term is to write a 4-6 page, double-spaced mini-research project on Sexual Harassment. Everything you need to know about the project resides on this tab.
You must use at least 2 outside resources besides the textbook. Your paper must be written in APA format, include a title and reference page, and reference your sources both internally (parenthetically) and in the reference page. Your paper will answer the following questions, will include case research, and will include one appendix item. The paper is due at the end of Week 6. Use internet research, the textbook, and the DeVry Online Library (and any other relevant sources) to research the information in this paper.
Questions to answer in your paper:
(Include each question in a heading of your paper - and in this order.)
1. Define sexual harassment as the term is used legally.
2. Explain how sexual harassment differs from gender discrimination.
3. Provide the legal definition of "quid pro quo" (also known as "vicarious liability") sexual harassment. Provide one example of a behavior which could be found to be quid pro quo sexual harassment.
4. Provide the legal definition of hostile environment sexual harassment. Provide one example of a behavior which could be found to be hostile environment sexual harassment.
5. List the factors which contribute to a determination of whether behavior is sexual harassment.
6. Define the standard by which "unreasonable" behavior is determined.
7. Explain what situations are considered "severe or pervasive" and why these terms are important.
8. Give the main legal reason why every company should have a valid written policy against sexual harassment (besides the fact it is the "right" thing to do.)
Cases to discuss in your paper:
Pick ONE of the following four cases to discuss in your paper. In your discussion, state the following:
A. The facts of the case (briefly!)
B. The issue in the case (i.e. what was the court asked to review?)
C. The decision of the court
D. Whether you agree or disagree with the courts decision - and why.
Finally, create an appendix to your paper which outlines what a good Sexual Harassment policy would include, and why you would include each section. (You don't have to write a policy - and do not copy and paste a policy from the internet. Instead, list the sections your policy would include, and why you would include each section. You can be brief on this.)
The case I would like to use is Burlington Industries, Inc. v Ellerth 524 US 742 (1998)