Asked by Chiara Houston on Apr 25, 2024
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In the case of Seth, what type of harassment, if any, were Astrid's caresses and suggestive statements?
A) Quid pro quo.
B) Hostile work environment.
C) Sexual discrimination.
D) Targeted.
E) None because she did not touch him in an inappropriate way.
Hostile Work Environment
A workplace situation where an employee experiences discrimination or harassment that makes the work environment intimidating, hostile, or abusive.
Sexual Harassment
Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects an individual's employment, interferes with work performance, or creates a hostile work environment.
- Gain understanding of the effects of sexual harassment complaints under Title VII, with an emphasis on same-sex harassment scenarios.
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Lillie Kluesner7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Hostile work environment harassment occurs when unwelcome comments or conduct based on sex (or other protected characteristics) unreasonably interfere with an individual's work performance or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Astrid's caresses and suggestive statements, even if not touching in an explicitly inappropriate way, can contribute to such an environment.
Learning Objectives
- Gain understanding of the effects of sexual harassment complaints under Title VII, with an emphasis on same-sex harassment scenarios.