The workplace is meant for employees to do his or her job in a positive environment. Employees will converse and interact amongst each other to help time pass while working. Sometimes such actions become too aggressive and make workers feel uncomfortable. harassment is an issue that many business encounter because of violations done by employees. The following information will demonstrate the act of sexual harassment, what classifies acts as sexual harassment, how its prevalent in the workplace, and ramifications that stem from sexual harassment.

Background of Case

The case involving Koko the gorilla and the Gorilla Foundation involves two former employees and gorilla caretakers (Nancy Alperin and Kendra Keller) who made claims that the foundation’s handlers and supervisor forced them to expose body parts (breast) to Koko to indulge her “fetish” (HRWorld, 2011). After working for the foundation for a length of time, Nancy and Kendra chose not to expose their breasts which according to them was the cause for their termination. Nancy and Kendra were with the company for approximately four months and are suing for over $1 million dollars in damages (HRWorld, 2011). Eventually both parties came to a settlement (HRWorld, 2011). The legal and morale issues that occur within this case are those of feasibility. The Gorilla Foundation has obligations to ensure employees have a safe work environment. This case illustrates that the work environment was not conducive to such a requirement. Even though Koko the Gorilla was the main beneficiary of such actions of the allegations, the Foundation has a responsibility to Koko, the workers, and the foundation to uphold appropriate conduct.

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment is the act of using coercion, bullying, and abusive traits to obtain a satisfaction that one feels he or she needs to implement to ensure safety,