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Practice question: Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313, Secs. 11–16 and 36)

Multiple Choice Hard

Practice question

Two coworkers of equal rank repeatedly direct unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature at a colleague, creating the intimidating and humiliating workplace environment described in Section 16. They argue that neither has authority over the victim. Which conclusion is correct?
  1. Equal rank automatically prevents liability under Section 16.
  2. Only a supervisor's written demand can ever qualify.
  3. The victim must resign before the law can apply.
  4. Equal rank does not bar application because Section 16 expressly includes peer harassment.
  5. The law protects only managers.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2019/ra_11313_2019.html — RA 11313, Section 16.

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