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Understanding and Preventing Sexual Harassment Quiz

1) True or false? Sexual harassment is illegal and victims can sue for damages.

2) Which of the following is how the courts define sexual harassment in the workplace? a. Unwelcome sexual advances b. Requests for sexual favors c. Both of the above

3) True or false? You don’t have to be the target of the abuse to be a victim of quid pro sexual harassment.

4) Describe a scenario that would be considered quid pro quo sexual harassment.

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5) Which one of the following is an example of hostile environment sexual harassment? a. A male manager reprimanding a female employee in front of a group of her peers, most of whom are males b. Sexual jokes or remarks c. A company with only male senior managers

6) True or false? If the victim doesn’t suffer concrete economic injury, he or she cannot build a case for hostile environment sexual harassment.

7) Which is not an example of a victim of hostile environment sexual harassment? a. A witness to harassment of a co-worker b. A passerby who has to listen to an explicit joke c. A manager who tells a subordinate that he or she must spend Friday night with him if he or she wants a promotion

8) True or false? If the harassment is of a sexual nature and the conduct is unwelcome, it is sexual harassment, regardless of the gender of those involved.

9) True or false? You are not responsible for third party sexual harassment if the harassment occurs offsite.

Copyright ©2014 Supervisors Legal Update 10) When an employee informs you of harassment: a. Try to relax the employee by distracting him or her with humorous small talk b. Report it to HR immediately c. Both of the above

11) True or false? As long as the alleged harasser is fired, the victim can not sue the company.

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1. True 2. C 3. True 4. Types of answers to collect are “spend Friday night with me if you want that promotion” or “people who cooperate get better performance reviews.” 5. B 6. False. If the behavior in question unreasonably interferes with the victim’s work or creates a hostile working environment, it’s sexual harassment. 7. C 8. True 9. False. Employees who work offsite are guaranteed protection against sexual harassment by employees and non-employees alike. 10. B 11. False. One example where the company would still be at fault is if it took too long to fix the situation which could have subjected the employee to further harassment.