Rhode Island Jury Instruction — 1.1.3 Public Employee Equal Protection Claim Race and/or Sex Discrimination Hostile Work Environment — Separate Liability: This particular jury instruction in Rhode Island deals with public employees who believe they have experienced race and/or sex discrimination in the form of a hostile work environment. It outlines the concept of separate liability and provides guidance on determining if the public employer is responsible for the hostile work environment. Keywords: — Rhode Island: This instruction specifically applies to cases in Rhode Island. — Jury Instruction: It is a set of guidelines provided to the jury by the court to help them understand the legal principles and apply them to the case at hand. — Public Employee: Refers to individuals working for governmental agencies, departments, or organizations funded by the government. — Equal Protection Claim: This refers to the legal right of public employees to be treated equally, without discrimination, regarding race and/or sex. — Race and/or Sex Discrimination: The unlawful act of treating an individual unfairly or differently based on their race and/or sex. — Hostile Work Environment: A term used to describe a workplace where harassment, discrimination, or intimidation creates an unpleasant or offensive working atmosphere. — Separate Liability: The idea that an employer can be held accountable for the conduct of its employees, even if the employer was not directly involved in the discriminatory actions. Different types of Rhode Island Jury Instruction — 1.1.3 Public Employee Equal Protection Claim Race and/or Sex Discrimination Hostile Work Environment — Separate Liability may include: 1. Liability Determination: This instruction would provide guidance to the jury on how to determine if the public employer is liable for the hostile work environment created by its employees regarding race and/or sex discrimination. 2. Conduct Assessment: This instruction may outline the factors that the jury should consider in assessing whether the conduct in question has created a hostile work environment, including the frequency, severity, and impact on the employee's work environment. 3. Employer's Knowledge and Response: This instruction may elaborate on the employer's responsibility to prevent and address instances of race and/or sex discrimination and the jury's role in evaluating whether the employer took appropriate actions upon receiving a complaint or becoming aware of the hostile work environment. 4. Remedies and Damages: In cases where liability is found, this instruction would describe the potential remedies and damages available to the victim of race and/or sex discrimination in a hostile work environment, such as monetary compensation, injunctive relief, and reinstatement or promotion.