Connor Concrete, a Construction Firm Chain, Is Being Sued for Sexual

question 69

Multiple Choice

Connor Concrete, a construction firm chain, is being sued for sexual harassment by a former employee. The plaintiff asserts that she was the victim of numerous unwanted sexual advances from a male co-worker. The woman claims that Connor Concrete's management condoned a hostile work environment and that the company is liable for the actions of the male employee. Which of the following, if true, would most likely undermine the plaintiff's claim that Sanders is liable for the male employee's conduct?

• A)The male employee physically threatened the plaintiff on three occasions.
• B)The male employee made sexual advances towards the plaintiff on a daily basis.
• C)The male employee was required by HR to participate in a sexual harassment awareness course.
• D)The male employee's conduct significantly interfered with the plaintiff's ability to perform her job.

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