work. The harasser might actually state this type of threat, or it could just be implied from the harassers conduct. A “hostile work environment” is when the harasser’s unwanted sexual conduct either interferes with the employee’s ability to perform her job, or creates a work atmosphere which is intimidating, offensive, or hostile. (http://www.las-elc.org/factsheets/sexual-harassment.html). Pollard was a victim of a hostile work environment. In Faragher vs. City of Boca Raton (No. 97-282), the Supreme
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work. The harasser might actually state this type of threat, or it could just be implied from the harassers conduct. A “hostile work environment” is when the harasser’s unwanted sexual conduct either interferes with the employee’s ability to perform her job, or creates a work atmosphere which is intimidating, offensive, or hostile. (http://www.las-elc.org/factsheets/sexual-harassment.html). Pollard was a victim of a hostile work environment. In Faragher vs. City of Boca Raton (No. 97-282), the Supreme
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3. Review the sexual harassment policy that Teddy's has in place and that Virginia Pollard signed. Virginia Pollard claims she had planned to make an anonymous complaint but the website allowing that was down on the day she tried to do so. During the Human Rights Commission case, a review of the website statistics shows that Virginia accessed the website for downloading dental coverage forms at least three times during the time frame of the alleged discrimination. The commission determined that this
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A. Define sexual harassment, including both quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment. Which type(s) do you feel Pollard was a victim of (if either)? Provide law or a case to support your position. If you feel Pollard was not a victim of harassment in this case, explain why you feel that way, and provide law or a case to support your position. Sexual harassment is defined as, “Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that
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Supplies to help explain to the company what the case against them will entail. You have gleaned the facts from your investigations into the situation to date. You have never talked with Virginia Pollard. The case is currently in the appeals stage and the company executives have some questions for you. Answer them using the most recent legal information you can find. 1. Teddy's Supplies' CEO has asked you to advise him on the facts of the case and your opinion of their potential liability. Write
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Decide ES Review the Virginia Pollard case information located at the beginning of this project: You Decide ES. (If you click here, you will return to the face-sheet of the project area. To return to this page, click the Beginbutton again. You can do this all week.) To do well on this project, study the readings for this week and consider the work we did in Week 5. You may want to do some outside research for this project as well, reviewing recent case law on discrimination and harassment and
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Teddy's Supplies' CEO has asked you to advise him on the facts of the case and your opinion of their potential liability. Write a memo to him that states your view of whether the company is exposed to liability on all issues you feel are in play. Include in your memo any laws that apply and any precedent cases either for or against Teddy's case that impact liability. Include your opinion of the "worst case" of damages the company may have to pay to Virginia. Student Answer: 1.) A. Workplace
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Teddy's Supplies' CEO has asked you to advise him on the facts of the case, and your opinion of their potential liability. Write a memo to him which states your view of whether the company is exposed to liability on all issues you feel are in play. Include in your memo any laws which apply and any precedential cases either for or against Teddy's case which impact liability. Include your opinion of the "worst case" of damages the company may have to pay to Virginia. | | Your Answer: | Memo to
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increase the number of irresponsible spenders in today’s society to make money. What responsibility do consumers have with regard to credit card debt? Consumers are held completely liable for credit card debt they have incurred. The consumer had the choice to use or not use the card and should be held responsible for the actual use. What disclosure rules apply in banks’ solicitations of credit card customers? In banks’ solicitation of credit card customers, the disclosures required
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Your role in answering the questions: You are the independent human resources consultant hired by Teddy's Supplies to help explain to the company what the case against them will entail. You have gleaned the facts from your investigations into the situation to date. You have never talked with Virginia Pollard. The case is currently in the appeals stage and the company executives have some questions for you. Answer them using the most recent legal information you can find. [pic][pic][pic][pic][p
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