Mary Ann Singleton was the librarian at a maximum-security prison located in Tazewell County, Virginia. About four
Question:
Mary Ann Singleton was the librarian at a maximum-security prison located in Tazewell County, Virginia. About four times a week, Gene Shinault, assistant warden for operations, persistently complimented Singleton and stared at her breasts when he spoke to her. On one occasion, he measured the length of her skirt to judge its compliance with the prison’s dress code and told her that it looked “real good”; constantly told her how attractive he found her; made references to his physical fitness, considering his advanced age; asked Singleton if he made her nervous (she answered “yes”); and repeatedly remarked to Singleton that if he had a wife as attractive as Singleton, he would not permit her to work in a prison facility around so many inmates. Shinault told Singleton’s supervisor in her presence, “Look at her. I bet you have to spank her every day.” The supervisor then laughed and said, “No. I probably should, but I don’t.” Shinault replied, “Well, I know I would.” Shinault also had a security camera installed in her office in a way that permitted him to observe her as she worked. Singleton reported this behavior to her supervisor, who simply responded, “Boys will be boys.” Did Shinault sexually harass Singleton? Whether or not Shinault violated the law, what ethical obligation did Singleton’s superviser have to protect her from this type of behavior?
Step by Step Answer:
Business Law and the Legal Environment
ISBN: 978-1111530600
6th Edition
Authors: Jeffrey F. Beatty, Susan S. Samuelson, Dean A. Bredeson