SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Review Quiz
1.
Quid pro quo harassment means which of the following?
a.
Fair treatment for all
b.
Something in exchange for sexual favors
c.
Live and let live
d.
None of the above
2.
If the employee submits to the requests for sexual favors, they have no rights to file
a sexual harassment complaint.
a.
True
b.
False
3.
There are certain situations (i.e. hearsay; denial by the rumored victim) where the
supervisor is not required to investigate.
a.
True
b.
False
4.
Sexual harassment can only occur in the workplace during working hours.
a.
True
b.
False
5.
Nationwide, less than 2% of all sexual harassment claims are filed by men.
a.
True
b.
False
6.
Under the California law, someone accused of sexual harassment can be held
personally liable for damages.
a.
True
b.
False
7.
Conduct or comments that have the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering
with the employee’s work performance is an example of what type of harassment?
a.
Quid pro quo
b.
Hostile work environment
c.
Verbal
d.
All of the above
8.
Employees have to quit or be fired before they can file a claim of harassment
against the company.
a.
True
b.
False
9.
Employees can report harassment to:
a.
Any manager of the company
b.
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing
c.
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
d.
All of the above
10.
When investigating a claim of sexual harassment, the legislature and courts have
recommended that the employer interview:
a.
At least the harasser and the accused
b.
The harasser, the accused and at least two witnesses.
c.
“Anyone with information on the matter,” no matter how many people that
is.
11.
In California, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing has the authority to
file a claim against an employer and eventually assess damages against it.
a.
True
b.
False
13.
Employees that gather around the water cooler to tell dirty jokes and discuss sexual
exploits, salacious celebrity gossip or last night’s rerun of Sex and the City may
generate a sexual harassment claims.
a.
True
b.
False
14.
An employer may raise as an affirmative defense on the fact that an employee
unreasonably failed to take advantage of preventative or corrective opportunities
provided by the employer to avoid the harm.
a.
True
b.
False
15.
Which of the following comments can be considered sexual harassment?
a.
“Your ass looks great" (to a man or a woman)
b.
“You've been out sick a lot lately. You're not pregnant, are you?”
c.
“Why are you in such a bad mood today? PMS?”
d.
All of the above
16.
In order to file a claim for “hostile environment” sexual harassment, a worker must
demonstrate that the harassment caused them to suffer serious psychological injury.
a.
True
b.
False
17.
Mike, a senior partner, tells a female associate, Julie, that he wants her to escort him
to a client dinner. This is the third time in a month that Mike has demanded that
Julie escort him to a business-related function. Julie objects but Mike tells her she
really must go because it doesn't look good for him to go without a date. Can this
be considered sexual harassment?
a.
Yes
b.
No
18.
Marcy’s boss Bob often approaches her workstation and tells her sexually explicit
jokes. Marcy does not personally consider Bob’s conduct offensive, but other
“reasonable” women certainly would. Can Marcy state a claim for sexual
harassment?
a.
Yes
b.
No
19.
Carla works with Marcy and Bob, and sits in the workstation next to Marcy.
Although Bob directs his conversation to Marcy, Carla can easily overhear the
sexually explicit jokes. She finds them offensive and becomes uncomfortable
whenever she sees Bob approach Marcy’s desk. Carla has asked Bob to stop, but he
has ignored her request. Can Carla state a claim for sexual harassment?
a.
Yes
b.
No
20.
Bob, who owns a small printing company is sued by his former receptionist Tina,
who claims she was harassed by a fellow employee. Bob knew nothing about this
before the lawsuit was filed. Can Bob's company be held liable for any damages
awarded to Tina?
a.
Yes
b.
No
21.
A harasser can be which of the following?
a.
Supervisor
b.
Co-worker
c.
Customer
d.
Contract employee
e.
All of the above
22.
Conduct considered to be sexual harassment can come in which of the following
forms?
a.
Physical touching
b.
Letters and gifts
c.
Posters and calendars
d.
E-mail
e.
All of the above
23.
The average sexual harassment verdict in the United States is between:
a.
Less than $50,000
b.
$50,000 and $100,000
c.
$100,000 and $150,000
d.
$150,000 and $250,000