Asked by Ladeshia Williams on Sep 23, 2024
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Marek is a Polish-American. Every day his co-workers torment him with Polish jokes. Marek believes that he is being forced to work in a hostile, offensive environment that prohibits his effective performance, so Marek has complained to his supervisor. In compliance with EEOC guidelines, his supervisor should:
A) report Marek's co-workers to the National Labor Relations Board.
B) immediately investigate and take immediate and appropriate corrective action.
C) move Marek to another position of equal or less status in the company away from his current co-workers.
D) terminate Marek because he is not a team player.
E) take a "wait-and-see" attitude and hope the co-workers run out of jokes or move to another target.
Hostile Environment
Any unwelcome behavior based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics that makes the workplace intimidating or offensive.
EEOC Guidelines
Rules and recommendations provided by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission aimed at preventing workplace discrimination.
Effective Performance
Achieving desired outcomes or objectives efficiently and effectively with the optimal use of resources.
- Identify the consequences of discriminatory practices and the legal remedies at one's disposal.
- Understand the safeguards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the consequences of discriminatory practices and the legal remedies at one's disposal.
- Understand the safeguards established by the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
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