Which of the Following Elements Constitutes an Affirmative Defense by an Employer

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements constitutes an affirmative defense by an employer to a claim of sexual harassment at the work place?

• A) The employee was harassed by other employees who are no longer employed by the employer.
• B) The employer had no knowledge about the sexual harassment faced by the plaintiff-employee until a court notice was served on the employer.
• C) The employee failed to take advantage of any preventive or corrective opportunities provided by the employer.
• D) The employee misinterpreted words or actions by the employer or his employees which were not intended to be sexual harassment.