Which Was NOT One of the Findings of the Supreme

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT one of the findings of the Supreme Court in Janzen v. Platy Enterprises concerning two women who were fired after being sexually harassed by a co-worker?

• A) The employer was liable for the actions of the offending employee.
• B) The court upheld the award for damages for lost wages to both women.
• C) Persistent and abusive sexual harassment was held to constitute sexual discrimination.
• D) The quid-pro-quo harassment was found to be in violation of the Human Rights Act.

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