If an Employee Is Subject to Severe Harassment,and Quits His

question 22

Multiple Choice

If an employee is subject to severe harassment,and quits his position to escape it,the court will likely rule:

• A)that because he quit, no tangible employment action can be proven
• B)that the quit is a constructive discharge, which constitutes a tangible employment action if it results from a demotion or pay cut
• C)that a hostile environment is presumed, but that the employee waived the right to sue when he left
• D)none of these

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