Which of the Following Is True Regarding Whether a Customer's

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding whether a customer's sexual harassment of an employee may result in employer liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• A)An employer cannot be held liable in such cases because the employer has no control over the customer.
• B)An employer is liable as a matter of law in such cases because the employer has an absolute duty to provide a work environment that is free of harassment.
• C)An employer may be held liable in such cases if the employer knew that the customer repeatedly harassed the employee,yet the employer did nothing to remedy the situation.
• D)An employer may be held liable in such cases,but only if quid pro quo harassment is involved.
• E)An employer may be held liable in such cases,but only if disparate-impact harassment is involved.

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