Richard Is Starting a New Security Service

question 26

Multiple Choice

Richard is starting a new security service.He tells his attorney,Kiera,that while he plans to prohibit all acts of discrimination and harassment,he cannot be all places at all times.Richard asks Kiera if there is anything he can do to limit his liability.What should she tell him?

• A) She should tell him that he has nothing to worry about because as long as he has a rule prohibiting harassment, he cannot be held liable for acts of supervisors.
• B) She should tell him that there is nothing he can do because under the law, he is automatically liable for any acts of harassment committed by supervisors.
• C) She should tell him that he should have a policy provided to all employees offering to correct any offensive conduct, and that an unreasonable failure by an employee to take advantage of corrective opportunities offered through the policy would help him avoid liability.
• D) She should tell him that he should take advantage of a loophole in Title VII that allows business owners to opt out of the harassment provisions of Title VII.

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Definitions:

Davis-Bacon Act

A federal law in the United States that mandates the payment of local prevailing wages for laborers and mechanics on public works projects.

Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act

A United States federal law that requires minimum wage, maximum hours, and safety and health standards for contractors and subcontractors performing on certain public contracts.

Prevailing Wages

The average wage paid to workers in a specific area and industry, often used in regulations to ensure fair compensation.

Labor Costs

The total expenditure incurred by employers for the compensation of their workforce, including wages, benefits, and taxes.