Sally works as a welder at Heavy Iron Works Company. She is the only female weld

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Sally works as a welder at Heavy Iron Works Company. She is the only female welder in a shop with ten male welders. Teddy is the manager of that shop with Sally and the ten male welders. Sally is continually the subject of comments by many of the male welders in the shop, and many of those welders tell racy jokes so that Sally can hear. Sally has told the male welders in the shop that their comments and actions make her uncomfortable, but the only response that she has gotten from the male welders is that if she does not like it, she should leave. Sally wants to file a sexual harassment claim against her employer. Are there any further actions that she should take before filing that claim that would help her situation or make her case stronger? Is Heavy Iron Works Company going to be liable for the actions of the male welders? What factors will be considered in determining whether there is sexual harassment and/or a hostile work environment?

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From the given case it is evident that the employee S is facing sexual harassment from her work place. Before filing the sexual harassment case against the other employees in the workplace she should consult regarding her issue to the manager T. It becomes the responsibility of the manager to provide a safe and harmonious workplace for the employees. She can provide a written complaint to the manager so as to make an evidence for the case. The communications with the management can also makes the situation clear. If this doesn't work she can go further to file the case.

When Mrs. s files the case certainly the court will ask the employer regarding this. Certainly the employer is also liable for the sexual harassment case. The employers are supposed to take legal actions against such harassment.

If the employees of an organization practice verbal or nonverbal abuse related to sex towards a male or a female can be considered as sexual harassment. In a harmonious workplace the employees respect each other regardless of the gender or race.

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