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HRCI Exam PHRca Topic 1 Question 7 Discussion

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Question #: 7
Topic #: 1

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''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.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

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by Amie at Jan 28, 2025, 10:10 PM

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Mariann

2 days 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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Curt

2 days 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

4 days 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

10 days ago

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

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Curt

27 days ago

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

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Arlean

28 days 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

9 days ago

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

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Alesia

12 days ago

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

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Yuonne

30 days 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

11 days 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

15 days 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

16 days ago

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

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