Author: James David JorgensenPublisher:
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Category : Education and state
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
How have courts responded to lawsuits alleging that colleges and universities have infringed on the rights of instructors who have been accused of sexual harassment? The litigation environment was relatively consistent in overall frequency during the study's time frame. Given the small fraction of cases that ever reach the court of appeals, it is apparent that sexual harassment litigation remains a frequently litigated subject. Cases involving some aspect of the institution's response to harassment complaints or retaliation for complaining about harassment were by far the most frequently litigated issues in victim cases. Lawsuits by faculty most often alleged violations of free speech rights or due process shortcomings. Institutions prevailed in a significant majority of all the cases indicating that they had a good understanding of the rights of the parties on both sides of these disputes. The study concludes with a discussion that highlights the lessons learned from the court rulings, some recommendations for policy and practice, and consideration of the dilemmas presented by the recent federal guidance for colleges and universities.
