An Employer Can Use the Ellerth/Faragher Affirmative Defense in a Case

question 6

Multiple Choice

An employer can use the Ellerth/Faragher affirmative defense in a case where the:

• A) employer had a reasonable sexual harassment policy, and the harassee unreasonably failed to use it.
• B) harasser initiated a tangible unfavorable job action against the harassee.
• C) harassee and the harasser have already signed a "love contract."
• D) employer was aware of the sexual harassment at the workplace but failed to take action against the offenders.

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Definitions:

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

A publication by the American Psychiatric Association that provides standardized criteria for the classification of mental disorders.

Exhibitionist

An individual who feels a strong urge to expose their genitals to strangers as a means of sexual gratification.

Paraphilic

Relating to desires, behaviors, or fantasies that are considered outside the normative range of sexual interest, often involving non-consensual or inappropriate targets.

Consensual

Consent given by all parties involved in a specific action, especially relevant in contexts of sexual activities.