Simone,the only female marketing manager at the Aged in Oak Distillery,is constantly referred to as "Sexy Sim" by her male colleagues.Sometimes,they even leave nude pictures on her desk,send her vulgar e-mails,and follow her to the restroom.David,a colleague of Simone,tries to get physically intimate with her at work one day.When Simone complains to the vice president of human resources,she is told that the guys are just having a little fun and she should be a good sport if she wants to progress in the field.Which of the following holds true in this case?

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Simone,the only female marketing manager at the Aged in Oak Distillery,is constantly referred to as "Sexy Sim" by her male colleagues.Sometimes,they even leave nude pictures on her desk,send her vulgar e-mails,and follow her to the restroom.David,a colleague of Simone,tries to get physically intimate with her at work one day.When Simone complains to the vice president of human resources,she is told that the guys are just having a little fun and she should be a good sport if she wants to progress in the field.Which of the following holds true in this case?

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Aged in Oak is liable for hostile work environment sexual harassment by Simone's co-workers. When the harassment is by one employee toward another on the same level, the employer is liable if the employer knew or should have known of the acts of the harasser and took no immediate corrective action.

Simone,the Only Female Marketing Manager at the Aged in Oak