lawrocket 3 #1 July 19, 2005 The California Supreme Court isn't ALWAYS wrong. Yesterday, the court issued a ruling that sleeping your way to the top may be a bit more difficult if bosses are up on the law. In Miller v. Dept. of Corrections, the California Supreme Court held that a warden who exhibits favoritism by promoting those subordinates who put out for him may be held liable for workplace discrimination. This is true even if the workplace affairs were consensual. The Court threw out the assertion that this discrimination only occurs to those subordinates who had advances made on them. The court found that this argument is not a good one. According to the opinion by the Chief Justice (the court was unanimous), "Even widespread favoritism based upon consensual affairs may imbue the workplace with an atmosphere that is demeaning to women because a message is conveyed that managers view women as 'sexual playthings' or that the way required to secure advancement is to engage in sexual conduct with managers." The court, however, did caution that an isolated incident might not rise to discrimination. But reading the facts of this case - WOW! This warden had more game than Clinton, having affairs with two assistant wardens and a secretary. Those with whom he scored got promoted. This constitutes a hostile work environment. I agree that this is exceedingly demeaning to women. Note that this was a government official doing this. So, all you gals who don't get ahead because you don't put out for the boss, look at this as being the inroads to sweet revenge. Stuff like this can bring down presidents or other CEOs. I sense that this is going to be a tip of the iceberg. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
