Week 7 case

Opening case : Sexual Harassment

The case of Mimi and Marvella could be under the hostile work environment harassment . This involves any type of physical or verbal conduct the nature of which is sexual such as unwanted sexual comments and offensive sexual materials . It is considered hostile work environment harassment if the conduct is repetitive and offensive or abusive which interferes with the victim 's work performance . In the case , Mimi and Marvella were offended with the supervisor 's verbal remarks which were sexual in nature . They also found the nude pictures

on the truck offending . The employer is liable for employees who are victims of sexual harassment . He or she is responsible for implementing anti-sexual harassment policies and grievance procedures to keep the work environment free from sexual harassers . He or she can be obliged by the court to give a certain amount to the victim (s ) for damages

First , Mimi should firmly tell Al , the supervisor , that she and Marvella find his remarks and nude picture offensive . They should tell him to stop the unwanted sexual conduct . If he does not stop , Mimi should consult with a lawyer and ask for legal advice on how to deal with the situation . The lawyer would probably tell her that she has the option to follow the grievance procedure of the company first . Thus , she should document the harassment and a formal complaint to the HR department to subject Al to the grievance procedure of the company . It would also help if she would be able to find other victims and get their support If the grievance procedure does not help and the problem still persists Mimi should contact her lawyer and a legal complaint to the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...