Regarding an employer's vicarious liability for harassment, which of the following statements is true?

a. the employer automatically has an affirmative defense to vicarious liability when a hostile environment is created by a top official

b. the employer automatically has an affirmative defense to vicarious liability when harassment by a coworker occurs

c. the employer is vicariously liable if a supervisor creates a hostile environment and the employer does not have a sexual harassment policy or complaint reporting procedure

d. the employer is automatically vicariously liable when a top official takes an adverse employment action against the employee

Which of the following would be least likely to create liability for the employer if asked during an interview?

a. Have you ever filed a workers compensation claim for a work-related injury or illness?

b. Do you have a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation?

c. How often do you go out on dates?

d. Why do you want to work for this company?

For purposes of determining discrimination in recruitment, the relevant labor market is best defined as:

a. the protected class composition of the employers applicant pool

b. the population as a whole

c. the protected class composition of people qualified for the job, and living geographically close enough to be likely candidates

d. the protected class composition of the geographic area

In order to avoid liability for negligent hiring, the primary question an employer must consider is:

a. whether the employers own written hiring policies are adequate

b. whether placing an unfit person in the particular job could be expected to result in harm

c. whether there is evidence of a candidates unfitness that could be found through a thorough personal interview with the applicant

d. whether the employer complied with its own written hiring policies