Which of the following elements constitutes an affirmative defense by an employer whose employee has suffered sexual harassment at the workplace?

A. The plaintiff-employee was harassed by other employees who are no longer employed by the employer.
B. The employer had no knowledge about the sexual harassment faced by the plaintiff-employee until a court notice was served on the employer.
C. The plaintiff-employee failed to take advantage of any preventive or corrective opportunities provided by the employer.
D. The plaintiff-employee misinterpreted words or actions by the employer or his employees which were not intended to cause sexual harassment.


Answer: C

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