In one of his work areas some employees have displayed some pictures of scantily clad women. One employee from front office, that doesn't frequent the area complained about the pictures. He has approached the employees in question and asked them to take down the pictures, but they have politely said that, that individual doesn't come to the area often, nobody working in the area has a problem with them. If they start to come to the area regularly they will consider it$,$ they don't cause any harm and why should they suffer to keep one person who is never here happy. Uncertain what to do next, he walked away and has come to you looking for your advice and how to deal with the situation.

$5.$ Explain to him the concept of vicarious liability $(1$ mark$)$

The concept of vicarious liability means that an employer is held liable for the actions of its employees. This means that if an employee commits a wrongful act, such as harassment, the employer may be held liable for the employee's actions. The concept of a poisoned work environment means that an employee is subjected to ongoing harassment or bullying from a colleague or manager. This can create a hostile work environment that is detrimental to the employee's health and well$-$being.

$6.$ Explain to him the concept of a poisoned work environment $(1$ mark$)$

The employer should take the following steps to address the issue of the pictures of scantily clad women in the workplace: The employer should speak to the employees who have displayed the pictures and ask them to take them down. If the employees refuse to take down the pictures, the employer should consider disciplinary action. The employer should ensure that all employees are aware of the company's policy on workplace harassment. The employer should investigate whether there have been any previous complaints about the pictures. The employer should take steps to prevent further incidents of workplace harassment.

$7.$ Advise him what he should do in order to tackle the issue and minimize his legal risk and promote harassment free workplace. $(4$ marks$)$

ensure harassment does not occur again.

deal with the respondent.

repair the relationship between the harasser and the complainant or make changes in the workplace to ensure they can move ahead productively.

restore the workplace to a state of normalcy.

One of his employees, who has been with him for $2$ years now, has approached him asking for time off for a reservist operation. This employee is a good worker, who needs little supervision and can be trusted to do his work and help other. Marin doesn't want to lose him and is considering refusing his request.

$8.$ Explain to him his obligations under the law in regards to the employees request. $(3$ marks$)$

$9.$ What are the employee's rights when they are away on leave in this case? $(5$ marks$)$

$10.$ What the other types of leave that the employer must provide to employees according to law and how long are employees entitled to$?(5$ marks$)$