Preventing Workplace Harassment Flashcards

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Which of the following is an example of workplace harassment?

Pete is laughing at Nathaniel's jokes.

Mia frequently overhears Nathaniel telling dirty jokes to Pete at work. They are not directed at her, but she is offended. (correct)

Nathaniel is telling dirty jokes to Mia.

Mia is joining in on the jokes.

What responsibility do non-manager employees have to prevent workplace harassment?

Report harassment through appropriate channels when it occurs.

Which of the following employers is liable for the harassment in his or her workplace?

A manager who does not observe any harassment.

Olivia overhears verbal harassment occurring between her employees, but because none of them has reported it, she does nothing. (correct)

A manager who takes immediate action upon receiving a report.

An employer who does not monitor employee interactions.

Which of these events is an example of sexual harassment?

All of the answers are correct. Signup and view all the answers

What does quid pro quo harassment involve?

One party making a benefit or condition of employment contingent upon sexual favors. Signup and view all the answers

When can a work environment be considered hostile?

Inappropriate sexual cartoons are hung in multiple employees' workspaces. Signup and view all the answers

Is Danielle being harassed?

Yes. Unfavorable treatment based on characteristics that stem from race is harassment. Signup and view all the answers

What can Troy do to ease his fears about working with Ana?

Get to know her and her culture to ease his fears through communication. Signup and view all the answers

What can Phil do regarding David's situation?

Speak with the customers about their concerns, being honest and open, but refuse to move David. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following would constitute 'undue hardship' when attempting to accommodate an employee's sincerely held religious beliefs?

Ben works in food service and wears a long beard as part of his religious beliefs. Long facial hair is not permitted at his work, and he is not willing to wear a covering over it. Signup and view all the answers

In which of these situations is proselytizing considered harassment?

Ronald regularly invites his coworkers to his church and passes around religious fliers to everyone in the office, though some coworkers are not comfortable with this. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of reasonable accommodation?

Adding wheelchair accessibility to a building because of a worker with a disability. Signup and view all the answers

Who is protected on the basis of age?

Any person over 40. Signup and view all the answers

Is Greg being retaliated against for merely snubbing a colleague?

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following employees is handling harassment in the workplace correctly?

Lana feels uncomfortable when Vincent and Celia talk about their relationship and exchange physical signs of affection in the workplace. When she asks them to stop, they don't, so she reports it to her manager. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Workplace Harassment Overview

Workplace harassment includes offensive behaviors that create a hostile environment, even if not directed at a specific individual.
Employees must report harassment through proper channels to prevent it.

Employer Liability

Employers are liable for harassment incidents if they are aware of it and fail to act, as seen in Olivia's inaction regarding verbal harassment.
Employers are responsible for maintaining a respectful workplace.

Sexual Harassment

Quid pro quo harassment occurs when employment benefits are contingent upon sexual favors.
Any situation that creates a sexually hostile environment, including inappropriate materials, qualifies as sexual harassment.

Racial Harassment

Harassment can arise from unfavorable treatment based on personal characteristics, such as hair texture linked to racial background.
Non-verbal cues or jokes can still constitute harassment, even without direct references to race.

Understanding Cultural Differences

Building understanding through communication can ease fears stemming from cultural differences, as illustrated in Troy's situation with Ana.

Accommodating Religious Beliefs

Managers must address customer concerns regarding employee appearance, but should defend employees' rights to express their religious beliefs.
"Undue hardship" applies when accommodating an employee's religious practices imposes excessive burdens, such as grooming policies conflicting with faith.

Proselytizing and Harassment

Regularly inviting coworkers to religious events can cross into harassment if unsolicited and unwelcome, similar to Ronald's behavior.

Disability Accommodations

Making physical adjustments, like adding wheelchair access, demonstrates reasonable accommodation for workers with disabilities.

Age Discrimination

Protection against age discrimination begins at 40 years of age under federal law.

Retaliation in the Workplace

Minor social actions, such as snubbing, do not suffice as retaliation within workplace harassment contexts.

Reporting and Addressing Harassment

Employees should feel empowered to report uncomfortable behaviors, as demonstrated by Lana's experience with inappropriate affection from coworkers.

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Test your knowledge on workplace harassment with these flashcards. Understand what constitutes harassment and the responsibilities of employees to maintain a safe work environment. This quiz will help you learn important definitions and scenarios related to workplace behavior.