Threatened Use of Rewards or Punishment to Gain Sexual Compliance

question 56

True/False

Threatened use of rewards or punishment to gain sexual compliance from a subordinate is called hostile environment sexual harassment.

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Definitions:

But-For Test

A legal test used to determine causation, indicating that an event (the consequence) would not have occurred but for a certain action (the cause).

Actual Cause

also known as "cause in fact," it refers to the factual determination that a defendant's actions are the direct cause of an event or damage.

Plaintiff's Injury

The harm or damage suffered by the plaintiff that forms the basis of their claim in a lawsuit.

Negligence Per Se

is a legal doctrine that deems an act as negligent because it violates a statute or regulation.