Under What Conditions May an Employer Be Held Responsible to an Aggrieved

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Essay

Under what conditions may an employer be held responsible to an aggrieved employee for sexual harassment committed by a co-worker even if the employer is completely unaware of and had no actual knowledge of the illegal conduct?

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Definitions:

Dividend Increase

A rise in the amount of dividends paid out per share by a company to its shareholders.

Stock Price

The cost of purchasing a share of a company, reflecting the company's value as determined by the market.

Industry Booming

A period of rapid and significant growth within a specific industry, often accompanied by increased investment and profitability.

Dividend Reinvestment Plans

Programs allowing investors to reinvest dividends from a corporation into additional shares of that corporation's stock, often without commissions.