Ellerth v. Burlington Industries, Inc.
GPTKB entity
Statements (70)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal case
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| gptkbp:caseOutcome |
gptkb:favor_of_Ellerth
influenced corporate governance influenced corporate policies shaped future litigation strategies promoted legal reforms encouraged legal compliance promoted ethical business practices influenced workplace harassment policies clarified definitions of harassment emphasized prevention measures employer's affirmative defense requirements encouraged diversity initiatives encouraged employee advocacy encouraged proactive measures against harassment encouraged reporting of harassment established standards for employer liability fostered a culture of respect fostered a safe work environment increased accountability for employers increased awareness of harassment issues increased focus on employee well-being increased legal protections for employees increased scrutiny of workplace culture influenced academic discussions on harassment influenced human resources policies influenced public perception of harassment influenced training programs led to more comprehensive investigations led to more inclusive workplaces led to more robust legal frameworks promoted transparency in reporting promoted workplace equality recognized hostile work environment recognized quid pro quo harassment shaped employee training programs shaped legal interpretations strengthened employee rights encouraged collaboration between employees and management |
| gptkbp:caseTypes |
employment law case
97-569 |
| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
employer can be liable for harassment by supervisors |
| gptkbp:decidedBy |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
June 26, 1998 |
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Ellerth_filed_a_lawsuit
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ellerth v. Burlington Industries, Inc.
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| gptkbp:impact |
workplace policies
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| gptkbp:influencedBy |
previous court rulings
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| gptkbp:involves |
sexual harassment
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Justice_Antonin_Scalia
reviewed_by_the_Supreme_Court |
| gptkbp:legalStatus |
gptkb:Title_VII_of_the_Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
reasonable person standard affirmative defense hostile work environment employment discrimination law quid pro quo harassment tangible employment action |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
landmark case in employment law
524 U.S. 742 |
| gptkbp:outcome |
established employer liability standards
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| gptkbp:party |
gptkb:Burlington_Industries,_Inc.
gptkb:Kimberly_Ellerth |
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Justice_Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg
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| gptkbp:precedent |
employer liability in harassment cases
subsequent sexual harassment cases |
| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:Faragher_v._City_of_Boca_Raton
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| gptkbp:significance |
clarified employer responsibilities
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