Topic 4
The Law Evolves
Now you'll take an in-depth look at how a recent Supreme Court decision has changed the way Americans look at sexual harassment.
You'll learn why Teresa Harris filed suit against Forklift, Inc., how the Supreme Court ruled in the case, why management's response to a complaint is critical, and how the Court ruled on the issue of victim trauma.
The law on sexual harassment is still evolving. Case by case, the Supreme Court adds layers of interpretation to the law about how people are to treat one another at work.
Each time the Court rules in a sexual harassment case, the definition of harassment - our understanding of what is permitted and what is not - is broadened.