Leave of Absence and Ms. Beverly
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome advances, requests, for sexual favors, and any other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the working environment. Sexual feelings are said to be part of group dynamics, and a times people who work together may develop these kinds of feelings. In this case Peter Lewiston developed these types of feelings for Beverly Gillbury, it is possible he mistaken her kindness for fondness or more , the problem occurred when he acted upon it by either a gesture, comment, or action.
Evaluate the conduct of Peter Lewiston against the EEOCs definition of sexual harassment.
There are two major types of sexual harassment that the EEOC recognizes. The main focus of the Case Study is going to be on their second type of harassment: hostile environment can occur when unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with job performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. (EEOC. 2011) Based on the allegations brought by Ms. Beverly Gilbury, the relationship started out as a harmless crush, but escalated to an unwanted infatuation. Until Mr. Lewiston actually laid his hand on her, there was nothing wrong with how he pursued her. There is nothing wrong with love notes and flowers. Just because someone is infatuated, does not mean there is a sexual harassment case. Should the internet or motive behind Lewiston’s conduct be considered when deciding sexual harassment activities? Explain.
They should be completely taken into consideration. If employee “A” was to place a hand on employee “B”, it could mean a signal for congratulations, a way to get “B”’s attention, or it might not mean anything at all. However, if employee “A” had emotional feelings for employee “B” the touch can be misconstrued as employee “A” trying to make a “move” on employee “B”. If employee “B” is okay with this, there is nothing wrong, but if employee “B” has to repeatedly employee “A” to
Evaluate the conduct of Peter Lewiston against the EEOCs definition of sexual harassment.
There are two major types of sexual harassment that the EEOC recognizes. The main focus of the Case Study is going to be on their second type of harassment: hostile environment can occur when unwelcome sexual conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with job performance or creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. (EEOC. 2011) Based on the allegations brought by Ms. Beverly Gilbury, the relationship started out as a harmless crush, but escalated to an unwanted infatuation. Until Mr. Lewiston actually laid his hand on her, there was nothing wrong with how he pursued her. There is nothing wrong with love notes and flowers. Just because someone is infatuated, does not mean there is a sexual harassment case. Should the internet or motive behind Lewiston’s conduct be considered when deciding sexual harassment activities? Explain.
They should be completely taken into consideration. If employee “A” was to place a hand on employee “B”, it could mean a signal for congratulations, a way to get “B”’s attention, or it might not mean anything at all. However, if employee “A” had emotional feelings for employee “B” the touch can be misconstrued as employee “A” trying to make a “move” on employee “B”. If employee “B” is okay with this, there is nothing wrong, but if employee “B” has to repeatedly employee “A” to