Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:legal_case
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| gptkbp:area |
employment law
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| gptkbp:case_analysis |
still cited in legal arguments
analyzed by legal scholars |
| gptkbp:case_number |
available in legal databases
originated in lower courts 84-1979 |
| gptkbp:case_outcome |
affirmed lower court ruling
reviewed by appellate courts increased scrutiny of employer practices inspired further legal challenges increased awareness of sexual harassment issues shaped workplace policies influenced training for HR professionals promoted discussions on gender equality in the workplace encouraged victims to come forward significant for women's rights fostered a culture of accountability in organizations encouraged legislative changes in workplace policies influenced public perception of workplace harassment led to more rigorous enforcement of anti-harassment laws expanded definitions of harassment highlighted the importance of workplace culture influenced workplace training programs led to policy changes in companies led to the establishment of reporting mechanisms majority opinion by Justice William Rehnquist set a standard for employer responsibility strengthened legal protections for employees led to the establishment of legal precedents for future cases. influenced the creation of anti-harassment policies encouraged the development of support networks for victims |
| gptkbp:case_significance |
landmark case in civil rights law
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| gptkbp:case_types |
civil case
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| gptkbp:court |
gptkb:Mechelle_Vinson
gptkb:Meritor_Savings_Bank |
| gptkbp:decided_by |
gptkb:Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States
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| gptkbp:dissenting_opinion |
dissent by Justice Antonin Scalia
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| gptkbp:effective_date |
1986-06-19
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Meritor Savings Bank v. Vinson
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| gptkbp:impact |
influenced Title VII interpretations
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| gptkbp:is_cited_in |
477 U. S. 57
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| gptkbp:jurisdiction |
federal jurisdiction
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
hostile work environment
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| gptkbp:legal_context |
sexual harassment claims
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| gptkbp:legal_principle |
quid pro quo harassment
hostile work environment harassment |
| gptkbp:legal_representation |
attorney for Meritor Savings Bank
attorney for Vinson |
| gptkbp:outcome |
ruled in favor of Vinson
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| gptkbp:precedent |
subsequent sexual harassment cases
employer liability for sexual harassment |
| gptkbp:related_cases |
gptkb:Faragher_v._City_of_Boca_Raton
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| gptkbp:resolution |
settled in favor of plaintiff
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| gptkbp:significance |
established precedent for sexual harassment in the workplace
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Civil_Rights_Act
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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