Norbert and Suzie Are Both Lineworkers for a Utility Company

question 5

Multiple Choice

Norbert and Suzie are both lineworkers for a utility company who have been working together for almost two years.Norbert frequently tells Suzie that the job is called "lineman" and not "linewoman," and thus,it is not a woman's job.He plays practical jokes on her such as hiding some of her tools and sabotaging her truck.He asks her when she plans on getting pregnant and staying at home to take care of her children and gives her copies of "Help Wanted" ads for secretarial and waitress jobs.Such behavior has kept Suzie disturbed at work.If Suzie complains about Norbert's conduct:

• A) he will not be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because he never made physical contact with her.
• B) he will not be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because there were no sexual overtones in his comments.
• C) he will be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because his comments violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act.
• D) he will be found to have committed sexual harassment against Suzie because the harassment was based on gender and unreasonably interfered with Suzie's ability to do her job.

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