Some Employees Hung a Noose in the Workplace as a Joke

question 24

Multiple Choice

Some employees hung a noose in the workplace as a joke directed toward those who lost a Super Bowl bet.Upon seeing the noose,Robert,a black employee,is intimidated and reports the incident to company management.The management investigates immediately and asks the perpetrators to apologize for their actions.Also,the management sends out a message to all employees explaining the history of the noose as a symbol of racial hatred.In spite of the management's efforts,Robert filed a complaint of discrimination based on racial harassment.Which of the following is likely true in this scenario?

• A) Robert will not be able to prove racial harassment because of the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense.
• B) Robert will be able to prove racial harassment because hanging a noose is commonly known as a symbol of the use of lynching to terrorize African-Americans.
• C) Robert will not be able to prove racial harassment because this incident was not racially motivated and management took immediate corrective action.
• D) Robert will be able to prove racial harassment because management should have fired the employees who hung the noose to prevent future issues.

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