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Asked by maria alvarado on Jun 15, 2024

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​The provider would yell at his medical assistant (MA) each time a patient was late arriving for an appointment.The MA tried to ignore the behavior,hoping it would stop

A) ​sexual harassment
B) ​hostile work environment

Title VII

A section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlaws discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.

  • Differentiate between types of workplace harassment and their legal implications.
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Prescilla RodriguezJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The example describes a hostile work environment because the medical assistant is subjected to yelling and negative behavior, which can create an intimidating or offensive work environment. This does not specifically involve sexual conduct, which would be necessary to classify it as sexual harassment.

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