One of JB Industries' Supervisors Recently Resigned After an Internal

question 60

Multiple Choice

One of JB Industries' supervisors recently resigned after an internal investigation determined he had sexually harassed a junior employee.What are the implications for JB if the junior employee sues for damages?

• A) JB must report the claim to the human rights commission.
• B) JB is vicariously liable for the supervisor's conduct.
• C) JB will escape liability if it can prove it had no knowledge of the supervisor's conduct.
• D) There will be no negative implications for JB.

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