When the Harassment by Co-Workers Creates a Hostile Working Environment

question 38

True/False

When the harassment by co-workers creates a hostile working environment, an employee may have a cause of action against the employer.

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Definitions:

Principal

A person on whose behalf an agent acts.

Terminated

The end of an employee's employment due to dismissal or discharge by the employer, often for cause or due to organizational changes.

Apparent Authority

The appearance or assumption of authority based on the actions or statements of the principal, leading third parties to believe that a representative has authority to act.

Bound

To be legally or morally obligated; often referring to the commitments made in a contract or agreement.