Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 3 of 3
Full-Text Articles in Labor and Employment Law
Employer Liability For Harassment Under Title Vii: A Functional Rationale For Faragher And Ellerth, Michael C. Harper
Employer Liability For Harassment Under Title Vii: A Functional Rationale For Faragher And Ellerth, Michael C. Harper
San Diego Law Review
In two decisions concerning sexual harassment, Faragher v. City of Boca Raton' and Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth, The Supreme Court, on the last day of its 1997-1998 term finally articulated coherent vicarious liability rules critical for bounding the scope of the discrimination prohibitions in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Court did so by explaining the meaning of the inclusion of "any agent" in Title VII's definition of "employer.'" The meaning of "agent" in this definition is critical for establishing employer liability because almost all Title VII-protected employees work for corporations and other legal fictions …
Employment Law: Burlington Industries, Inc. V. Ellerth And Faragher V. City Of Boca Raton: A Clear Rule Of Deterrence Or An Invitation To Litigate? The Supreme Court Rules On Employer Liability For Supervisory Sexual Harassment, Bryan J. Pattison
Oklahoma Law Review
No abstract provided.
Employment Law: Burlington Industries, Inc. V. Ellerth And Faragher V. City Of Boca Raton: A Clear Rule Of Deterrence Or An Invitation To Litigate? The Supreme Court Rules On Employer Liability For Supervisory Sexual Harassment, Bryan J. Pattison
Oklahoma Law Review
No abstract provided.