Harassment Protected Classes It is unlawful to discriminate

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Harassment: Protected Classes �It is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of: National origin

Harassment: Protected Classes �It is unlawful to discriminate on the basis of: National origin Race Color of Skin Religion Gender Disability Age Pregnancy Source: www. ascip. org Genetic Information School Insurance & Risk Mgt

2 Kinds of Harassment: � Quid pro quo = lit. this for that, promising

2 Kinds of Harassment: � Quid pro quo = lit. this for that, promising something in exchange for favors � Hostile workplace = comments or actions of an offensive nature making it difficult to do your job. Must be repeated and offensive to a reasonable person. Examples: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Off-color jokes Offensive slurs Inappropriate questions or language Sexually explicit displays (e. g. , posters, photos, etc. ) Vulgar gestures Touching Repeated advances

Direction of Harassment �Harassment can be: Manager <–> staff Staff <-> student �Harassment can

Direction of Harassment �Harassment can be: Manager <–> staff Staff <-> student �Harassment can go in either direction

Sexual Harassment: Truth or Myth? � It is only sexual harassment if a demand

Sexual Harassment: Truth or Myth? � It is only sexual harassment if a demand for sexual favors is made with the promise of job benefits in return. � Only a manager can be found guilty of sexual harassment. � Only females can be victims of sexual harassment. � The context and specific circumstances in each case determine whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment. � Office romances are usually considered sexual harassment.

Answers It is only sexual harassment if a demand for sexual favors is made

Answers It is only sexual harassment if a demand for sexual favors is made with the promise of job benefits in return. � Myth; this is quid pro quo; hostile workplace is also a type of sexual harassment. � � � Only a manager can be found guilty of sexual harassment. Myth—staff and students can as well. � � Only females can be victims of sexual harassment. Myth The context and specific circumstances in each case determine whether conduct constitutes sexual harassment. � Truth � � � Office romances are usually considered sexual harassment. Myth; however, in cases of management it is against college policy.

Harassment Quiz �Which of the following is not a “protected class”? Race Weight Gender

Harassment Quiz �Which of the following is not a “protected class”? Race Weight Gender Age

Answer �Weight is not a protected class.

Answer �Weight is not a protected class.

Quid pro Quo? � Jessica, I need you to get that report formatted this

Quid pro Quo? � Jessica, I need you to get that report formatted this evening. � Jeff, I see you applied for the Assistant Manager job. Would you like to show me how badly you want it? � Barbara, you look terrific in that color. Are you ready to go to our meeting? � Justin, I could make life a lot easier for you here if you could help me…relax. � It’s dark. Would you like me to walk you to your car?

Answers � Jessica, I need you to get that report formatted this evening. �

Answers � Jessica, I need you to get that report formatted this evening. � No � Jeff, I see you applied for the Assistant Manager job. Would you like to show me how badly you want it? � Yes! � Barbara, you look terrific in that color. Are you ready to go to our meeting? � No; yes, if the speaker uses an inappropriate tone. � Justin, I could make life a lot easier for you here if you could help me…relax. � Yes! � It’s dark. Would you like me to walk you to your car? � No

Scenario 1 �Doug walks into Karmina’s cubicle and asks her out on a date.

Scenario 1 �Doug walks into Karmina’s cubicle and asks her out on a date. If Karmina is not interested, could this be sexual harassment? What if Doug were Karmina’s manager? �Even after Karmina tells Doug she is not interested in him, he persists, coming by her cubicle every day or two to repeat his invitation. Could this be sexual harassment?

Answers �Doug walks into Karmina’s cubicle and asks her out on a date. If

Answers �Doug walks into Karmina’s cubicle and asks her out on a date. If Karmina is not interested, could this be sexual harassment? No What if Doug were Karmina’s manager? No—like before, this is not harassment but it is against college policy. �Even after Karmina tells Doug she is not interested in him, he persists, coming by her cubicle every day or two to repeat his invitation. Could this be sexual harassment? Yes!

Scenario 2 �A group of employees, both men and women, often tell jokes in

Scenario 2 �A group of employees, both men and women, often tell jokes in the lunchroom of their office. Initially, everyone contributed but over time the jokes told by some of the men became increasingly vulgar and sexually explicit. Some of the women have withdrawn and begun to say nothing. Could this be sexual harassment?

Answer �A group of employees, both men and women, often tell jokes in the

Answer �A group of employees, both men and women, often tell jokes in the lunchroom of their office. Initially, everyone contributed but over time the jokes told by some of the men became increasingly vulgar and sexually explicit. Some of the women have withdrawn and begun to say nothing. Could this be sexual harassment? Yes!

Scenario 3 �Cynthia wears miniskirts and revealing blouses to the office, which encourage her

Scenario 3 �Cynthia wears miniskirts and revealing blouses to the office, which encourage her male coworkers’ attentions. Could it be sexual harassment if she attracts suggestive comments and advances from her coworkers?

Answer �Cynthia wears miniskirts and revealing blouses to the office, which encourage her male

Answer �Cynthia wears miniskirts and revealing blouses to the office, which encourage her male coworkers’ attentions. Could it be sexual harassment if she attracts suggestive comments and advances from her coworkers? Yes! Cynthia may need to be talked to by her manager about the college dress code, but even so the way she is dressed does not excuse inappropriate behavior by others.

Scenario 4 �Fred and Terri have been dating for several months, and are “in

Scenario 4 �Fred and Terri have been dating for several months, and are “in love. ” Coworkers often see Fred kissing, hugging and rubbing Terri very suggestively in the office. Is Fred engaging in sexually harassing behavior even though Terri welcomes his actions?

Answer �Fred and Terri have been dating for several months, and are “in love.

Answer �Fred and Terri have been dating for several months, and are “in love. ” Coworkers often see Fred kissing, hugging and rubbing Terri very suggestively in the office. Is Fred engaging in sexually harassing behavior even though Terri welcomes his actions? Yes—it is harassing to others!

Golden Rules �No comments about body parts �No comments about sexual activity �No demeaning

Golden Rules �No comments about body parts �No comments about sexual activity �No demeaning sexual terms �No sexually explicit jokes or teasing �No sexually oriented pictures, faxes, posters, or emails �No touching beyond a handshake or simple pat on the back �No date requests after a clear rejection