sean was issued a cell phone by his employer. The company policy that could be found in the employee handbook was that he could use the phone for personal use but all communications were subject to inspection by the employer.

True or False: The employer would be allowed to examine any and all personal text messages located on the phone.

Select one:

True

False

Todd was well known in the office for being the office prankster. Unfortunately for his co-workers, his pranks often times crossed the line, especially with women co-workers. Pam was tired of being harassed by Todd and filed a formal complaint with her supervisor, but she wasn't the only one. Almost every woman in the office was a target of Todd's at one point in time.

Pam's complaint was ignored and she eventually quit because she just couldn't take the crude jokes and inappropriate touching that took place in the office.

What are some of the remedies that Pam could seek from her employer if she were to file a lawsuit against them?

Todd was well known in the office for being the office prankster. Unfortunately for his co-workers, his pranks often times crossed the line, especially with women co-workers. The office manager, Michael, considered Todd one of his closest friends and did everything he could to protect Todd, despite his boorish behavior.

Pam filed a complaint against Todd with the office's HR representative, Toby. Toby alerted Michael to the need to act. Michael kept delaying Todd's disciplinary hearing and began to deny Pam's requests for vacation days. He also made sure that she worked every overtime shift needed. Michael mentioned to Pam that they needed her too badly right now, but she could very easily clear up a few things in the office so they would be able to let her use her vacation days.

If Pam were to sue her employer in relation to the harassment, what is the likely outcome? Who would win the lawsuit and why? Choose the best answer.

Select one:

a.

Pam, because the employer not only allowed sexual harassment to take place but she also suffered retaliation at the hands of her boss.

b.

Employer, because Pam suffered no damages. In fact, she gained because she was working more hours and making more money.

c.

Pam, because it was clear that she was working in a hostile environment.

d.

Employer, because Pam reported it to Toby rather than Michael.