Which law pertains to sexual harassment in the workplace?

• A. Title IX
• B. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
• C. Equal Employment Opportunity Act
• D. Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer: (B)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is the legislation that specifically addresses sexual harassment in the workplace. This law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. It establishes that sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination, which makes it unlawful for employers to tolerate or allow such behavior in the workplace. Under Title VII, acts of sexual harassment can include a wide range of inappropriate behaviors, such as unwanted sexual advances or creating a hostile work environment due to sexually charged comments or actions.

Other laws such as Title IX primarily focus on educational settings, prohibiting sex discrimination in federally funded education programs and activities. The Equal Employment Opportunity Act reinforces the frameworks established by Title VII but does not specifically address sexual harassment in the same manner. The Fair Labor Standards Act deals with wage and hour laws rather than discrimination issues. Thus, Title VII is the cornerstone of sexual harassment legislation in the context of workplace rights and protections.