Determined whether Title VII's prohibition against workplace sexual harassment applies to same-sex sexual harassment.
Full Case Title:
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, 523 U.S. 75 (1998)
- Fairness in the Courts
- Workplace Equality and Economic Empowerment
Year:
1998
- Sex-Based Classification
- LGBTQ+ Rights
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Joined Amicus Brief
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Brief:
The Supreme Court ruled that Title VII does apply to same-sex sexual harassment in the workplace because such harassment is usually based on stereotypes about masculinity and femininity.
