Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth

Burlington Industries, Inc. v. Ellerth is a landmark Supreme Court case from 1998 that dealt with sexual harassment in the workplace. It involved a female employee, Kimberly Ellerth, who claimed she faced unwanted advances from her supervisor, which created a hostile work environment. The Court ruled that employers can be held liable for harassment by employees, even if they did not directly cause it, unless they can prove they had effective measures in place to prevent such behavior. This decision reinforced the importance of workplace policies and accountability regarding sexual harassment.