Gail landed a job with the South Chapippie Bulldogs in the Mid-Eastern Basketbal
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Question
Gail landed a job with the South Chapippie Bulldogs in the Mid-Eastern Basketball Association—a semi-professional league. Two months after beginning the job, she was called into the office of the team owner, Vlad, who told Gail that if she intended to keep her job, she needed to keep him sexually satisfied. When Gail got up to leave, Vlad blocked her passage and tried to force himself on her. It was only when she screamed for help that Vlad let her leave the room. In addition to facing a claim of sexual harassment, what other legal charges could Vlad face?
Explanation / Answer
Vlad is in a position of power. He requested sexual favors from Gail and then made unwelcome sexual advances. His conduct is an act of sexual harassment as defined by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Therefore, he is facing claim of sexual harassment. However, in addition to sexual harassment, he tried to block Gail's passage and tried to force himself on her. This amounts to unlawful confinement. Therefore, in addition to sexual harassment charges, he could also face charges of unlawful confinement.
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