When Nicole Started Working for Brawny Construction,two of Her Coworkers

question 35

Multiple Choice

When Nicole started working for Brawny Construction,two of her coworkers made a point of telling sex-related jokes around her,and they occasionally ran their fingers through her hair and suggested meeting up after work.Nicole feels uncomfortable.What grounds would she have for complaining to the human resource department about her coworkers?

• A) Their behavior violates Executive Order 11246.
• B) Their behavior violates the Thirteenth Amendment.
• C) Their behavior probably violates the OSH Act.
• D) Their behavior could be considered quid pro quo harassment.
• E) Their behavior could be considered creation of a hostile working environment.

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