Question 12 Points

You work in a production facility that is very "blue collar". It is a bit of a rough environment but you knew that when you accepted the position. In the area of the factory that you work, there is a group of employees (both woman and men) who make comments back and forth to each other about who is the "hottest", who has the best body, and who "sleeps around" the most. So far none of the comments have been directed at you personally, but it makes you very uncomfortable at work. You got to HR and report the situation but they don't take action because the comments aren't targeted at you and none of the other employees have complained. If you bring an action for a hostile work environment, will you succeed?

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Question 22 Points

1. Sacred Heart has an issue. Due to the popularity of the Nursing program, there are significantly more women than men at the school. In an effort to achieve a better balance, Sacred Heart is launching a number of programs intended to increase enrollment for men. You are a woman who is not accepted at the school, even though you have higher grades and better overall qualifications than many of the men who were accepted. You sue based on a claim of gender discrimination. Will you win?

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