Unlawful harassment typically refers to behavior that creates a hostile or intimidating work environment, particularly based on characteristics like race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Based on the options you provided, the most fitting choice for unlawful harassment is:
B conduct that is intimidating, hostile, or abusive
Here's a brief explanation for each option:
A. Employee sexual relationships - This is not inherently unlawful unless it involves misconduct, coercion, or affects the workplace negatively (e.g., sexual harassment).
B. Conduct that is intimidating, hostile, or abusive - This can constitute unlawful harassment if it is based on protected categories and creates a hostile work environment.
C. Work environment that is physically unsafe - While a physically unsafe environment can lead to legal issues and employee complaints, it is not classified as "harassment."
D. Hiring a minority - This is not unlawful and could be a part of affirmative action policies. Discrimination related to hiring based on race, however, when discriminatory practices are applied, could be unlawful.
Therefore, option B is the correct answer regarding unlawful harassment.
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