HRCI Exam PHRca Topic 1 Question 7 Discussion

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Question #: 7
Topic #: 1

''When the workplace is permeated with discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of the victim's employment and create an abusive working environment, Title VII is violated.'' This is a statement made with regard to which of the following sexual-harassment court cases?

AHarris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.

BFaragher v. City of Boca Raton

CBurlington Industries v. Ellerth

DOncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services

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Suggested Answer: A

Answer option A is correct. Harris v. Forklift Systems Inc. was referenced in the case of same-sex harassment brought to the Supreme Court in Oncale v. Sundowner (D). Oncalehelped determine that gender is of little consequence when harassment meets the statutory requirements defined in Harris. Faragher v. City of Boca Raton (B) and Burlington Industries v. Ellerth (C) were also important cases aiding in interpreting the concept of sexual harassment in the workplace.

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Mee

1 months ago

Ah, the joys of workplace discrimination. It's like a never-ending game of 'Guess the Lawsuit'!

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Frank

20 days ago

B) Faragher v. City of Boca Raton

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King

22 days ago

A) Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.

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Devorah

1 months ago

Sure, in that case, the Supreme Court held that employers are liable for the actions of their supervisors, even if they were unaware of the harassment.

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Willetta

1 months ago

This question is making my brain hurt. I'm just gonna go with C) Burlington Industries v. Ellerth and hope for the best. Anybody got a spare aspirin?

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Mariann

1 months ago

Hold up, I'm pretty sure it's B) Faragher v. City of Boca Raton. Didn't that case establish the whole 'abusive working environment' thing?

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Ty

14 days ago

Exactly, it's all about creating a safe and respectful work environment for everyone.

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Leah

1 months ago

So, it's safe to say that Title VII is violated when there's severe or pervasive discrimination in the workplace.

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Timothy

1 months ago

Yeah, that case definitely set the precedent for what constitutes an abusive working environment.

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Leatha

1 months ago

I think you're right, B) Faragher v. City of Boca Raton did establish that.

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Curt

2 months ago

I see your point, Devorah. Can you explain why you think C) Burlington Industries v. Ellerth is the correct answer?

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Gilma

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc. could also be a possible answer.

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Devorah

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) Burlington Industries v. Ellerth.

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Curt

2 months ago

I think the answer is B) Faragher v. City of Boca Raton.

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Arlean

2 months ago

Ooh, I know this one! It's gotta be D) Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services. That case was all about a dude being harassed by his coworkers, right?

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Evangelina

2 months ago

That's correct! It was a case where a man was harassed by his coworkers.

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Alesia

2 months ago

Yes, you're right! Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services is the correct answer.

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Yuonne

2 months ago

Hmm, this one seems tricky. Let me think... I'm going to go with A) Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc. That case seems to fit the description best.

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Reita

2 months ago

I agree with you, A) Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc. seems to be the most fitting choice based on the description.

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Lyla

2 months ago

I believe it's D) Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services. The severity of the harassment is a key factor in that case.

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Salome

2 months ago

I think it's B) Faragher v. City of Boca Raton. That case also deals with hostile work environment.

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