Question 1

The "reasonable woman test" is the main test used for quid pro quo harassment.

Accepted Answer

The "reasonable woman test" is primarily used in hostile work environment cases, not quid pro quo harassment, which involves direct exchanges of job benefits for sexual favors.

Question 2

Sexual harassment can involve employees of the same sex.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can occur between individuals of any gender, including those of the same sex. It is defined by the behavior, not the genders of the individuals involved.

Question 3

Men can be victims of sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can affect individuals of any gender, including men.

Question 4

An individual can claim harassment for comments directed against his or her homosexuality.

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Question 5

A lesbian cannot claim sexual harassment if her female boss demands sex from her.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment claims can be made regardless of the genders or sexual orientations of the individuals involved. The key factor is the unwanted and inappropriate nature of the behavior.

Question 6

Under Title VII, the supervisor committing the sexual harassment can be sued personally.

Accepted Answer

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, individuals cannot be held personally liable for discrimination; only the employer can be sued.

Question 7

A sexual harassment lawsuit may not be brought against a coworker.

Accepted Answer

A sexual harassment lawsuit may be brought against a coworker under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment.

Question 8

An employer is absolutely liable for sexual harassment of its subordinates by its superiors where it has a tangible effect on the subordinates' employment.

Accepted Answer

An employer is strictly liable for harassment by a supervisor that results in a tangible employment action, such as termination or demotion, under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.

Question 9

A superior continually refers to female workers as sweetheart, honey and baby. Even though those workers have complained repeatedly to the employer, it has taken no steps to remedy this. The employer is liable for sexual harassment.

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Question 10

An employer is not liable for sexual harassment of an employee by a coworker where it has a policy in place, promptly investigates a complaint and takes appropriate action.

Accepted Answer

An employer may not be liable if it can demonstrate that it took reasonable steps to prevent and promptly correct any harassment, such as having a policy, investigating complaints, and taking appropriate action.

Question 11

Sexual harassment includes people of the same sex, but not homosexuals.

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Question 12

Sexual harassment applies to ________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual harassment can occur to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation, so it applies to men, women, and same-sex individuals.

Question 13

Hostile work environment includes:

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The answer of Hostile work environment includes:
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Question 14

If a female employee is given a sexual male organ shaped birthday cake and she eats the cake and files a sexual harassment complaint after the party, ________.

Accepted Answer

Both participation and the cake being considered severely offensive would vitiate her complaint.

Question 15

Which of the following terms could be considered sexual harassment?

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Question 16

The conduct complained of in a sexual harassment case must be ________.

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Question 17

Hostile work environment may involve ________.

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The answer of Hostile work environment may involve ________.
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Question 18

In EEOC v. Dillard,
X.the severity requirement of sexual harassment was met
Y. the pervasive requirement was met
Z. an exception was made to the pervasive requirement

Accepted Answer

The case involved a situation where the pervasive requirement was met, and an exception was made to the pervasive requirement, allowing the case to proceed.

Question 19

Victims of sexual harassment may sue for ________ and ________ damages.

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Question 20

When one employee harasses another outside the work environment, a ________ complaint is appropriate.

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Quiz 11: Sexual Harassment