What is defined as a tangible employment action in harassment policy?

• A. C-2: minor degradation of primary mission
• B. C-4: loss of primary mission
• C. C-1
• D. C-3: major degradation of primary mission

Answer: (C)

A tangible employment action is a formal, material change in an employee’s terms and conditions of employment that is caused by someone with authority. This means actions like firing, demotion, promotion, suspension, or a significant reassignment that directly affects pay, status, or other employment benefits. These actions are about the employee’s job status, not about changes to the organization’s mission or general performance.

In the given options, the choice that aligns with this concept is the one describing a formal employment action. The other options refer to degradation of the primary mission, which does not alter an individual’s employment status.