Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.
GPTKB entity
Properties (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legal case
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| gptkbp:caseOutcome |
affirmed lower court's ruling
inspired further legal challenges promoted gender equality in the workplace encouraged victims to seek justice influenced workplace harassment policies encouraged legislative changes clarified definitions of harassment influenced public perception of harassment encouraged collaboration between organizations and legal entities led to establishment of support networks for victims encouraged diversity initiatives in companies encouraged reporting of harassment incidents fostered discussions on workplace ethics highlighted importance of workplace culture increased awareness of workplace rights increased scrutiny of workplace behavior influenced corporate policies on harassment influenced media portrayal of harassment cases inspired advocacy for employee rights led to increased legal protections for employees led to more comprehensive anti-harassment laws led to training programs for employers promoted accountability for employers shaped employer liability standards shaped the future of employment law. shaped training for HR professionals influenced academic research on workplace harassment influenced_Title_VII_interpretations |
| gptkbp:caseTypes |
92-116
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| gptkbp:citedBy |
510 U.S. 17
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| gptkbp:court |
civil court
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| gptkbp:date |
1993-03-30
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| gptkbp:decidedBy |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.
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| gptkbp:impact |
gptkb:Title_VII_of_the_Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
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| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:Justice_Antonin_Scalia
Justice Clarence Thomas |
| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
federal jurisdiction
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| gptkbp:legalStatus |
sexual harassment
reasonable person standard Harris's_attorney Forklift_Systems,_Inc.'s_attorney |
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964
Equal_Employment_Opportunity_Commission_guidelines |
| gptkbp:outcome |
reversed and remanded
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| gptkbp:politicalAffiliation |
gptkb:Forklift_Systems,_Inc.
Harris |
| gptkbp:politicalParty |
gptkb:Justice_William_Rehnquist
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| gptkbp:precedent |
future sexual harassment cases
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| gptkbp:relatedPatent |
gptkb:Meritor_Savings_Bank_v._Vinson
gptkb:Faragher_v._City_of_Boca_Raton gptkb:Oncale_v._Sundowner_Offshore_Services,_Inc. |
| gptkbp:significance |
established standard for hostile work environment
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