Journal Facts

Journal
Journal of Individual Employment Rights
ISSN
1055-7512 (print) 1541-3799 (electronic)
Volume
12
Issue
4
Date
1/1/2007

Article Facts

Title
Fighting Back: Legal Options for Same-Sex Harassment Victims
DOI
10.2190/IE.12.4.c
Authors
  • Lawrence S. Kleiman
  • Darrin S. Kass
  • Andrew Wackerfuss
  • Joan Benek-Rivera
Pages
303-312
Online Date
02/14/2008

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Fighting Back: Legal Options for Same-Sex Harassment Victims

Lawrence S. Kleiman
Darrin S. Kass
Andrew Wackerfuss
Joan Benek-Rivera

DOI: 10.2190/IE.12.4.c

Abstract

Recent court rulings on gender nonconformity discrimination afford gays and lesbians a modicum of protection from same-sex harassment in the workplace. Nine Circuit Court decisions were analyzed to identify the parameters of this protection. The analysis revealed that the courts have drawn a fine line when distinguishing between discriminating legally, based on sexual orientation, and illegally, based on gender nonconformity. The evidence and proof the courts used to define this line are discussed. The article concludes with recommendations aimed at assisting employees who have been victimized by same-sex harassment.

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