10.2190/EAY6-A7WP-GG80-HBHT EAY6A7WPGG80HBHT 2 Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: A Legal Review of Recent Statutory, Administrative, and Case Law 199 213 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 EAY6A7WPGG80HBHT.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=EAY6A7WPGG80HBHT 3 Brian Heshizer Ph.D. Michael Owendorff Cleveland State University Attorney at Law, Cleveland, Ohio This article examines the concept of sexual harassment and traces significant legal developments that have occurred. These issues are illustrated with reference to Supreme Court cases and cases in the Sixth Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Recent tort issues that have been raised in sexual harassment cases in the Sixth Circuit are discussed. Sexual favoritism as a form of sexual harassment discrimination is discussed in relation to EEOC Guidelines and relevant case law. Finally, the issues of employer liability and defenses are covered.