Employees are protected by federal law from sexual harassment. In which situation would this law apply?
a. A physician constantly approaches his surgical technician when she is alone.
b. A male nurse asks his female supervisor for an extra weekend off for a float trip and tells her she is welcome to come along.
c. During an annual performance evaluation, the female supervisor tells the male nurse that he is working above expectations and will receive a merit raise.
d. A male surgeon yells at a female nurse that she is incompetent and should be fired.
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A Unsolicited touching or language constitutes sexual harassment.
B This is merely an example of a friendly work environment.
C This is a reward for exceptional work.
D The surgeon is being verbally abusive.
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