Question

In the Blakey v Continental Airlines case, the court stated that the company-created electronic bulletin board should be considered: _______.

1) a common-law defense to harassment
2) a merit-based system for senior pilots only
3) a BFOQ defense under Title VII
4) part of the workplace

Answer 1

In Blakey v Continental Airlines, the court treated the company's electronic bulletin board as part of the workplace, thus extending workplace harassment policies to electronic communications.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of Blakey v Continental Airlines, the court stated that the company-created electronic bulletin board should be considered part of the workplace. Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQs) are a defense under Title VII which allows for certain discriminatory practices if they are essential to the job. However, the BFOQ defense is limited and does not apply to race, with courts implementing a strict three-part test to determine whether gender can be considered a BFOQ. Notably, Blakey v Continental Airlines did not involve BFOQ, but rather the electronic bulletin board was addressed in the context of workplace harassment which falls under Title VII protections against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.