Question: Your friend Beth knows you are taking a graduate HR law class. She confides in you that she is being subjected to sexual harassment at her place of employment by her direct supervisor. You tell her she should report it to the HR department and if not resolved satisfactorily, she should consider filing a lawsuit. She tells you she is afraid of doing so because she fears her supervisor will retaliate against her. You tell her that if retaliation occurs, the court would likely: award punitive damages as a way to punish bad behavior and deter future behavior. dismiss any claims against the harassee. refer the matter to criminal court. do nothing-retaliation is to be expected.