The Text Discussed the Case of Aguas V

question 83

Multiple Choice

The text discussed the case of Aguas v. State of New Jersey, where the New Jersey Supreme Court addressed a correctional officer's hostile work environment claim in which she alleged that she had was sexually harassed by her supervisor on several occasions. Which of the following was the result?

• A) The employer was not liable because it had an anti-discrimination policy in place.
• B) The plaintiff successfully stated her claim for hostile work environment and was granted a $1,000,000 award in damages.
• C) The case was dismissed because the employer launched a thorough internal investigation, which revealed no harassment had occurred.
• D) The case was dismissed because there was an anti-discrimination policy in place, the employer conducted a thorough investigation of the claims, and there was no evidence the alleged harassment derived from the supervisory relationship.
• E) The employer was liable because it failed to look into applicants' background before hiring.

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Definitions:

Affirmative Action

Policies or measures that are implemented to promote equal opportunities for historically marginalized groups by considering traits like race and gender in decisions such as hiring.

Equal Consideration

The principle of treating all parties with impartiality and fairness, without discrimination.

Hostile Work Environments

Environments in the workplace where harassment or discriminatory conduct makes it difficult for an employee to work.

Science, Engineering, And Technology

Collective fields of study and application dedicated to understanding natural phenomena and solving practical problems.