The complexities of human behavior: recent instances of alleged quid pro quo sexual harassment

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Litigation involving quid pro quo sexual harassment, which is a form of blackmail in which an employee's supervisor demands sexual favors instead of money, are complicated as they involve the complexities of human behavior. Most circuit courts endorse the five-element test as a standard that plaintiffs have to follow in filing charges against a superior. Three of the five elements have been subjected to debate. These elements make it difficult to prove the occurrence of harassment. Although quid pro quo sexual harassment cases been have won under Title VII of Civil Rights Act, contradictions in the law still need to be resolved for justice to be served.

Sexual Harassment, Prevention, Administrative agencies, Government agencies, United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Government litigation

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Sex and employment law: a partial catalog

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Citizens and employees must be amply aware of the existence of various laws pertaining to sex discrimination and unfair labor practices in order to protect their rights. Moreover, the cost of legal proceedings must not hinder a victim of physical abuse and maltreatment from filing the appropriate charges because there are certain laws provided by the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that permit successful plaintiffs to recoup legal fees from their employers. However, a litigant must also understand that under some conditions, certain laws do not apply.

Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Civil Rights, Legal Protection, Human resource management, Corporate counsel, Employee rights, Workers, Unfair labor practices

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The Rehabilitation Act and federal employment: the courts' application of the law

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The author discusses section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which concerns discrimination in federal employment against disabled persons and authorizes affirmative action initiatives. The discussion includes analyses of litigation under the statute and case law interpreting the statute. Affirmative action principles have not been a concern of the courts and the author suggests that attention should be paid to such principles in the future.

United States, Affirmative Action, Models, Cases, Discrimination against disabled persons, Handicapped discrimination, Employment discrimination, Public employees, Government employees

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