https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf Greco: CLN4U Can & Int'l law en-us 2016-12-20 17:37:19 UTC 2024-04-28 08:39:42 UTC hello@padlet.com salvatore_greco1 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144510927 -You are expected to make 1 thoughtful post as well as 2 responses to existing posts.]]> 2016-12-20 18:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144510927 057249302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144626951 "Sexual harassment is a heavily degrading and uncomfortable action by one employee to another. Often times it occurs to women, who have traditionally been in subordinate positions as secretaries and etc. and are often seen as little more than that by those of different generation, upbringing or culture. It is something that certainly needs to be dealt with swiftly and sensitively. It is difficult to prevent and legislate against as it often turns to he said she said, and everyone's perspective of what is and isn't right is also difficult to mediate."]]> 2016-12-21 18:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144626951 335595302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144626956 Workplace sexual harassment is difficult to legislate for because what can be considered sexual harassment to one person, might be just a joke or something else equally "harmless" to another. The definition of sexual harassment is subjective to each person, thus leaving legislation to protect these rights difficult to create a set guideline to what sexual harassment really is. It is a case by case basis, which also makes it difficult to set precedence for. Nobody can really determine what sexual harassment is besides the person receiving the harassment, and that could possibly be seen as something else by the person who did the harassing.]]> 2016-12-21 18:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144626956 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627120 Sexual harassment can be difficult to legislate because it can be misinterpreted by the person on the receiving end. It is also difficult to figure out the intention behind someone's comment.]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627120 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627144 It is difficult to legislate because it is hard to determine intent. Someone may be trying to be helpful, but their actions could be misinterpreted as harassment. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:18 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627144 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627145 Workplace sexual harassment can be difficult to legislate when trying to protect human rights because everyone will react differently in certain situations, meaning what one person may find to be offensive/harassment another person could take as a joke, or may not be affected by. Therefore, it is challenging to make a concrete definition on what classifies as workplace sexual harassment, because it can be interpreted differently by so many people which can cause problems and can even be used negatively against people by others.]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627145 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627176 Workplace sexual harassment is so difficult to legislate because of the different views towards it. Some feel strongly about their human rights and can get easily offended over someones unintentional actions.]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627176 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627203 sexual and workplace harrassment is hard to legislate for when trying to protect human rights because everyone has different definitions of what counts as sexual or workplace harrassment]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627203 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627312 It is difficult to legislate because it is hard to determine intent and when something has gone too far. Just because someone says they feel harassed doesn't mean that they were actually harassed.]]> 2016-12-21 18:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627312 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627337 because you cant make everyone happy, and some may not feel comfortable to speak up. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627337 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627398 It is hard to differentiate between peoples views and opinions of a situation ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627398 067904789 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627429 It's so hard to legislate because something that may be a friendly gesture to one might be considered harassment. How can one make a standard for harassment if what is considered harassment changes for each person.


-Stuart]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627429 069958890 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627468 2016-12-21 18:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627468 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627494 Something offensive to one may not be to someone else ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627494 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627501 Something such as workplace/sexual harassment is difficult to legislate for because it is very difficult to distinguish what is defined as harassment between different individuals. Some may view one thing as harassment whereas others may view it as a harmless joke. All instances are different which makes defining harassment very difficult, and ultimately the act of legislating it quite difficult. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:24 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627501 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627520 Because its hard to make EVERYONE comfortable, can't please everyone.]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627520 salvatore_greco1 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627527 Workplace/sexual harassment is difficult to legislate because not everyone has the same view on what sexual harassment is, therefore making their opinions different on the situation. Some people may take a situation more seriously than others. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627527 069958890 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627573 Often stories may be changed when coming from the parties involved, people may be wrongly accused or terminated if stories are not truthfully told. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627573 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627680 People may be sensitive to different topics]]> 2016-12-21 18:49:55 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627680 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627718 Workplace sexual harassment is so difficult to legislate because everyone has different views on what is considered harassment to them which would lead to having different views on the situation. Also, it can be difficult to legislate because the person receiving the harassment may misinterpret a friendly action as harassment which would lead their to be two different sides of the story. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627718 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627957 It is difficult to create all-inclusive legislation for sexual harassment as everyone has different limits and definitions of what is acceptable in the workplace. As well, it is often a case-by-case basis of what is acceptable in the workplace.]]> 2016-12-21 18:51:21 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144627957 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628012 For that person they do feel harassed
-Jack]]> 2016-12-21 18:51:46 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628012 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628037 Sexual harassment is hard to legislate because there is the factor of 'Effect over Intent' in every harassment situation, which means that the complainant in the end is the person who measures the level of harassment, regardless of the intent behind the act.]]> 2016-12-21 18:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628037 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628114 Should an employer be obligated to have a set rule that would please majority

]]> 2016-12-21 18:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628114 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628133 It is also tough to determine the facts of the case and who is telling the truth and who is stretching the facts. People commonly recall events differently compared to how the event actually happened.]]> 2016-12-21 18:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628133 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628309 Lexi]]> 2016-12-21 18:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628309 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628357 What would you suggest we do to create an all-inclusive legislation for sexual harassment? Is society capable of doing such a thing that does not cause difficulty?]]> 2016-12-21 18:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628357 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628566 but what if they actually are being harassed
abbey

]]> 2016-12-21 18:54:15 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628566 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628664 Although it may be difficult, in order to create a poison free environment--as promised in Human Rights legislation, one must accommodate to the lowest common denominator when it comes to Sexual Harassment legislation.]]> 2016-12-21 18:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628664 057249302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628685 How does an employer (HR) decide what is helpful and what is over the line of sexual harassment?]]> 2016-12-21 18:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628685 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628700 i think that that is a fair way of dealing with it,. as an employer you should try to please as many people as you can, majority rules]]> 2016-12-21 18:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628700 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628721 Who determines what the line between harassment and a gesture is
-Chantal]]> 2016-12-21 18:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628721 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628728 For the person who said it is harassment and therefore it is harassment, what if it isn't harassment, but instead reasonable and thoughtful discussion that isn't intended in anyway to harm someone. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628728 salvatore_greco1 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628832 where would you say 'the line' should be drawn as to what is considered offensive and what is not.]]> 2016-12-21 18:55:45 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628832 057249302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628872 Would an anonymous report box of some sort help make someone feel safer? Like if they could report something without their identity being known?]]> 2016-12-21 18:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628872 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628929 In certain cases it would be clear (such as whether sexual comments were made), but in most cases it would be based on the testimonies of both the compliant and the respondent. One way to determine would be to ask the respondent the intent of their actions, but this opens up the problem of the respondent lying. In short, there is no sure-fire way to determine what is over the line, and instead must be looked at in a case by case basis ]]> 2016-12-21 18:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628929 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628994 Is there any fix to support everyone's opinions in the work place?]]> 2016-12-21 18:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144628994 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629013 How do you determine someone isn't actually being harassed if they feel as if they are. 
-Ainsley

]]> 2016-12-21 18:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629013 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629110 Yes, as long as it is not a specific compliant. ]]> 2016-12-21 18:57:55 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629110 067904789 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629178 Just have it so the harassment is based on the victim's response ya idiot

-present stuart]]> 2016-12-21 18:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629178 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629315 Although it may be a thoughtful discussion, how can you determine how someone will perceive the comment, or gesture, regardless of intent. 
-chantal

]]> 2016-12-21 18:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629315 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629341 Harassment is the actions or behavior that leads to someone to feel unwelcome or offended]]> 2016-12-21 18:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629341 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629370 I would suggest that we take the information and statistics from past sexual assault cases/complaints and determine what is causing so many problems, then from there we must create legislation that makes those actions illegal.]]> 2016-12-21 18:59:15 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629370 salvatore_greco1 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629389 How would you be able to tell the difference between "just a joke" and real harassment if the statements are told the same.]]> 2016-12-21 18:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629389 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629446 how do you accuse someone of making up a story of them being harassed? how do you accuse them of lying? ]]> 2016-12-21 18:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629446 069958890 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629466 a friendly gesture and a sexual harassment are very different don't you think? ]]> 2016-12-21 19:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629466 067904789 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629509 thanks
-stuart]]> 2016-12-21 19:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629509 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629524 Who then determines where the line needs to be drawn?

-Elizabeth Cannon]]> 2016-12-21 19:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629524 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629650 But how would we do something like that if past sexual assault cases were misunderstandings or a he said/she said issue? Would setting a "standard" make it more difficult than it already is?]]> 2016-12-21 19:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629650 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629702 In order to create any form legislation, one must endure the difficult task of defining what it is they are legislating. However, this may not be as big of a road block as everyone is led to believe. Legislation should reflect what makes the lowest common denominator uncomfortable or unwelcome. You see, its a lot easier for everyone in the office to make a small change to their language than to allow for employees to be uncomfortable in the workplace. It is a human right to not have to work in a poisoned workplace, and just because it may be difficult to draft all-inclusive legislation that ensures everyone has a safe workplace, that doesn't mean that it shouldn't be ventured.]]> 2016-12-21 19:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629702 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629706 Would the situation be different or less complicated if there wasn't a Power Dynamic between two people in a situation?

-Elizabeth Cannon]]> 2016-12-21 19:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629706 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629718 What can be done to determine what the intent behind the action is? How do you accommodate for people's misinterpretations, if to them, it is not a misinterpretation but the reality of the situation.]]> 2016-12-21 19:01:45 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144629718 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630026 but to them that is harassment 
-jack]]> 2016-12-21 19:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630026 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630046 Abbey]]> 2016-12-21 19:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630046 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630108 Because of the different sides, who gets to decide if one is in the right and the other is in the wrong?]]> 2016-12-21 19:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630108 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630143 I suppose it would have to be determined case by case.]]> 2016-12-21 19:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630143 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630518 did you consider :^( ? 
-Sheridan]]> 2016-12-21 19:06:58 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630518 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630634 Sexual harassment is difficult to legislate when protecting human rights because people have different perspectives on what harassment is and it is difficult to determine what really happens with evidence.]]> 2016-12-21 19:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630634 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630692 Good point
-Malaika]]> 2016-12-21 19:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630692 335595302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630700 ur wrong

]]> 2016-12-21 19:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630700 057249302 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630778 I want to say yes, because people inevitably have attractions and such. However, I don't think such situations are worth the effort, so companies should either only allow fraternization of same rank, or make it zero tolerance. ]]> 2016-12-21 19:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630778 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630800 If one person says they feel mistreated whereas one thinks nothing happened; who determines the validity of both sides.]]> 2016-12-21 19:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630800 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630857 It would definitely be less complicated, but that doesn't mean that the situation is any less valid. It eliminates the argument that a senior official was using their position as leverage, but the other arguments would still hold true.]]> 2016-12-21 19:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630857 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630988 If one feels it was offensive and the other does not, how is the decision made whether it is harassment or not? -Ainsley

]]> 2016-12-21 19:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144630988 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631300 What do you feel is an effective way to determine this?
-Ainsley

]]> 2016-12-21 19:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631300 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631800 So i'm not saying that you must take the misunderstanding into consideration, but you must take what was accused of the person into consideration when drafting the legislation. If someone said that a comment on what they were wearing made them uncomfortable, than a comment of that nature should not be legal.
One may counter this argument with, "You can't accommodate for one percent of the workplace, when it is only one person who feels uncomfortable. However, I counter with this: If 100 people work in a workplace, and all of them are capable of using the stairs but one, should there not be a ramp built for them? Everyone has a Charter Right to not be discriminated against, as well as a human right guaranteeing them a poison-free workplace. You must accommodate to the lowest common denominator, however tedious that may be.]]> 2016-12-21 19:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631800 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631902 How do you determine when someone is being honest and when someone is lying]]> 2016-12-21 19:18:28 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144631902 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144632115 When there is two different sides to the story how/who determines which story is accurate?]]> 2016-12-21 19:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144632115 https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144710699 How do you know that people are taking it as a joke/not being affected by it. When they are. Just because they out a face on doesn't mean that you can see if its effecting them.

-Hunter]]> 2016-12-22 18:46:43 UTC https://padlet.com/salvatore_greco1/8mg8dyrg6pmf/wish/144710699