Questions and Answers
Which of the following actions constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace?
What defines 'quid pro quo' harassment?
What is a criterion for determining illegal harassment that creates a hostile work environment?
Which condition must be met for conduct to be actionable as harassment?
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Which example is NOT considered verbal harassment?
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In a hostile work environment, which of the following is true?
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Which of the following actions could be considered non-verbal harassment?
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How can non-involved employees be affected by a consensual relationship in the workplace?
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What must the unwelcome conduct do to be considered harassment affecting a term or condition of employment?
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Which statement accurately reflects the nature of anti-discrimination laws?
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What might happen to employees who violate the Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy?
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Which scenario represents an example of verbal harassment?
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Which of the following would likely not be considered racial harassment?
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Which of the following can lead to personal liability for employees in a harassment case?
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What characteristic must the complaining party have to be considered a member of a protected class?
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What does 'hostile work environment' imply in terms of employee interactions?
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Which of the following best defines sexually harassing behaviors in the workplace?
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What constitutes a hostile work environment?
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Which of the following is an example of verbal harassment?
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Which of the following behaviors is classified as non-verbal harassment?
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Which of the following actions could be considered physical harassment?
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What is a potential legal implication of engaging in sexually harassing behaviors at work?
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What is one of the primary impacts that unwelcome conduct can have on an employee?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a part of sexually harassing behaviors?
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Study Notes
Hostile Environment Harassment
- Actions creating a hostile work environment include sending sexually suggestive communications, racist language, and derogatory comments about gender or religion.
- Examples of hostile actions encompass racially derogatory language, offensive gestures, and disparaging remarks about age, religion, and ethnicity.
- Hostile work environment harassment must meet specific criteria, including membership in a protected class and unwelcome conduct affecting employment terms.
Key Elements of Illegal Harassment
- Complainant must belong to a protected class.
- Unwelcome conduct must relate to the member's protected class.
- The conduct must affect employment terms or create an intimidating work environment.
- Simple teasing or isolated incidents, if not severe, do not constitute harassment.
Sexually Harassing Behaviors
- Includes verbal harassment like sexual comments, innuendos, and offensive nicknames.
- Non-verbal harassment includes suggestive looks and embarrassing attention to sexual characteristics.
- Physical harassment involves unwelcome contact, such as brushing against someone or inappropriate touching.
Accountability for Harassment
- Offensive conduct is actionable if it offends a reasonable person, regardless of the harasser's relationship to the victim.
- Both men and women can be harassers or victims, and harassment does not need to come from a supervisor.
- Victims may not have to be the direct target; witnessing offensive conduct can also warrant claims.
Consequences and Liability
- Employees engaged in sexual harassment may face disciplinary actions, including termination.
- Harassers, regardless of their position, can be personally liable for damages if a lawsuit arises.
- Sexual favoritism in the workplace can lead to claims of a hostile environment if it creates an atmosphere of pressure for consent to relationships.
Types of Sexual Harassment
- Two main types: "quid pro quo" (favor for sexual advances) and "hostile work environment" (conduct creating an intimidating or offensive context).
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This quiz addresses the different forms of harassment, including sexual and racial discrimination. Participants will learn about specific behaviors that contribute to a hostile environment and what constitutes inappropriate communication. Test your knowledge on legal definitions and examples of workplace harassment.