Question

Harold, a black man, worked for Alegius Financial Services as a sales representative. On three separate occasions over a period of six months, an anonymous co-worker left racist literature on the desks of all of the employees, including the supervisors’. Also, on the first working day of every month, the employees and the supervisors would receive a link to a hate-based website from an unknown e-mail address. Harold did not raise an issue in his office. Instead, he filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and later sued Alegius for racial harassment. Which of the following holds true in this scenario?A) Harold will lose his case because he was not directly subjected to the racial harassment. B) Harold will lose his case because he did not give his employer an opportunity to investigate the incident. C) Harold will win his case because the employer has violated a bona fide occupational qualification. D) Harold will win his case because the employer was aware of the racially harassing behavior, yet no discipline was imposed.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": Harold will win his case because the employer was aware of the racially harassing behavior, yet no discipline was imposed.

Explanation:

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an agency of the federal government of the United States that enforces laws against race, color, religion, sex, age, or disability discrimination in the workplace. Most employers and unions are covered under EEOC laws.

In Harold's case, the harassment was not specifically against him but there were clear signs of discrimination. However, Alegius Financial Services did not do anything regarding this issue what will result in finding the company liable after Harold sued them.