When Lily Started Working for Tough Guy Construction, Two of Her

question 13

Multiple Choice

When Lily started working for Tough Guy Construction, two of her coworkers made a point of telling sex-related jokes around her, and they occasionally ran their fingers through her hair and suggested meeting up after work. Lily feels uncomfortable. What grounds would she have for complaining to the human resource department about her coworkers?

• A) Their behavior violates Executive Order 11246.
• B) Their behavior violates the Thirteenth Amendment.
• C) Their behavior probably violates the OSH Act.
• D) Their behavior could be considered quid pro quo harassment.
• E) Their behavior could be considered creation of a hostile working environment.

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Definitions:

Fringe Benefits

Additional compensation given to employees beyond their base wage or salary, such as health insurance, paid vacation, or retirement plans.

Take-Home Pay

Net income after all deductions like taxes, social security, and retirement contributions are subtracted from an individual's gross salary.

Nominal Wage

The wage paid to workers measured in current money terms, without adjusting for inflation, reflecting the actual amount received.