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The focus in harassment cases is on the “objective” existence of harassment viewed through the eyes of a hypothetical reasonable person; but plaintiffs must also show that they subjectively perceived their treatment as welcome.

False statements that reflect badly on a person and communicated to others, which results in damage to the person’s reputation is referred to as.

Employment law discourages job openings that ask for “a recent college grad.”

Weight is a protected class.

Where the employee’s allegations are true, and the employer’s explanation is a cover-up for a discriminatory motive is referred to as.

What is the most important word in the sexual harassment definition?

Sex-plus cases involve neutral criteria applied to some protected class groups but not others.

Which group is not protected under federal law?

South Carolina does not allow employers to give information on the reasons for termination, even if factual.

A discriminatory test can not be defended if it is job-related and consistent with business necessity.