Chapter 21, Problem 7BCP

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Case summary: Person J was an employee of a Pizza company N. The GM of N harassed J sexually and racially. J complained this to the shift leader and assistant manager, but they didn’t report it because they were sub-ordinate to the GM. Then, J complained to the employer who had authority over GM which resulted in the termination of GM within four days. J filed a suit to impose liability on the employer for the conduct of GM.

To find:The best defense available to N.