Question #1 (5 points):
Review all of the section on prohibited activities under Title VII in Chapter 19.
Shelly thinks she is the victim of sexual harassment while working at DDS Dental Services.
1. Depending on the facts, list and explain the two types of sexual harassment for which Shelly may have a claim against DDS. Give an example of each type (that is not already provided in the text).
2. What three part test will the court use to determine if DDS, as the employer, may be liable for the behavior, if proven to be a hostile work environment?
Question #2 (5 points):
Review the section on defenses to charges of discrimination in Chapter 19.
Pear Electronics has been sued for violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Depending on the facts, what are the three general defenses Pear can raise in the litigation? Explain each defense and give an example of each defense (that is not already in the text).
Question #3 (5 points):
Review the sections on organizing a union, collective bargaining, and concerted action in Chapter 18.
Jon and Todd want to start a union in Smalltown Manufacturing Inc., the small factory where they work.
1. Identify and explain the four basic stages the employees will need to follow to get their union organized and recognized as the exclusive bargaining unit for Smalltown’s employees.
2. Identify what Smalltown, as an employer, is legally able to do to respond; and what they cannot do during the organizing process (note this before the union is recognized).
3. Identify one action that Smalltown can and cannot do after the union is recognized.
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