Asked by Courtney Penny on Jun 26, 2024

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The hiring or granting of job promotions or other benefits in return for sexual favors, or language or conduct that is so sexually offensive that it creates a hostile working environment, is called

A) employment discrimination.
B) disparate-treatment discrimination.
C) disparate-impact discrimination.
D) sexual harassment.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, especially in the workplace or educational settings.

Hostile Working Environment

A work setting where harassment or discrimination interferes with an employee's job performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment.

Grants Job

Positions or roles related to the management, acquisition, or distribution of grant funds, often in non-profit, educational, or governmental sectors.

  • Distinguish between different types of employment discrimination and harassment.
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Nattasha SuwannakulJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Sexual harassment in the workplace includes behaviors such as the demand for sexual favors in exchange for job benefits or promotions, and any conduct or language that is sexually offensive to the extent that it creates a hostile work environment.