Take the Test

1. Which scenario would be omitted as an example of sexual harassment in the workplace?

• a. A manager jokes about sexual favors from an employee and hints about a job promotion.
• b. Two coworkers end a sexual relationship, and one of them feels awkward and begins looking for another job.
• c. An employee is afraid to go to work due to sexually suggestive remarks made by a supervisor.
• d. A coworker regularly makes offensive comments about women in general.

2. Which terms describe the two primary forms of sexual harassment?

• a. Primary victimization and offensive remarks about gender
• b. Requests for sexual favors and abuse of power
• c. Unwelcome sexual advances and gender-related insults
• d. Hostile work environment and quid pro quo

3. Which action does the EEOC recommend an employee take if sexual harassment continues after the employee directly confronts the harasser?

• a. After a few minutes, ask the harasser if their working relationship has been damaged.
• b. Follow the steps in the employer’s antiharassment policy.
• c. Contact local law enforcement to report a case of workplace violence.
• d. Begin looking for a job with another employer.

4. Which statement is correct regarding reporting sexual harassment as a form of discrimination?

• a. A charge of discrimination reported to the EEOC must be initiated within 30 days of the date of the offense.
• b. Victims of sexual harassment in the workplace can report it to the EEOC but cannot file a lawsuit against the employer and/or harasser.
• c. The EEOC receives charges of discrimination from employees whose workplace consists of 15 or more workers.
• d. Sexual harassment is thought to be over-reported because it is well understood as a form of discrimination.

5. Which action by an employer would be omitted when describing illegal retaliation against a whistleblower who files a claim of sexual harassment?

• a. Investigating the truthfulness of the claiming individual
• b. Demoting the claiming individual
• c. Threatening the claiming individual
• d. Firing the claiming individual

6. Which statement is correct about employer considerations regarding sexual harassment?

• a. Employers cannot be held liable for a supervisor’s sexual harassment conduct against an employee.
• b. Employers are recommended to establish, disseminate, and enforce an anti-harassment policy.
• c. Employers are encouraged to publicize the names of alleged harassers in order to protect other employees.
• d. Employers should avoid placing alleged harassers on leave with pay while an investigation is ongoing.