Maybe I am missing something, but it seems that the info you cited refers to government employers. How does this apply to the Lauer case (and some of the others)?
Thank you.
Here's some relevant info...probably should have excerpted more or from a different place...
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII applies to employers with 15 or more employees, including state and local governments. It also applies to employment agencies and to labor organizations, as well as to the federal government.