Marlena is a laborer in the Super Buzz Cola warehouse. Sometimes she flirts with her coworkers. Larry is a truck driver for a local supermarket chain who picks up pallets of soft drinks at the warehouse. Whenever he sees Marlena he complements her on her good looks, asks her if she will have sex with him and makes lewd remarks. Marlena has told him to stop but he continues his behavior. Marlena has complained to her supervisor who tells her to ignore Larry because "everyone knows he is a jerk."

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Super Buzz is liable for sexual harassment by Larry, even though he is not their employee. As per the fourth option, the company is responsible for the harassment in the workplace, irrespective of who the harasser is. The supervisor's response is not sufficient, and Super Buzz should take necessary actions to prevent sexual harassment in their workplace.

Marlena Is a Laborer in the Super Buzz Cola Warehouse