According to the US Supreme Court, a single use of the N-Word is technically equivalent to one instance of sexual assault in the workplace.
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-1004/172351/20210318181924371_Amici%20Brief.pdf?fbclid=IwAR13gVMch6AriNLSuSisYduDqTJldiDs3FDz4RRsGtkbpTmSMOLFKMPvTRY
https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/20/20-1004/172351/20210318181924371_Amici%20Brief.pdf?fbclid=IwAR13gVMch6AriNLSuSisYduDqTJldiDs3FDz4RRsGtkbpTmSMOLFKMPvTRY
So, if a single use of the N-word at work is equivalent to one instance of sexual assault in the workplace, was the defendant in the workplace?
Yes, yes he was.
If he was sexually assaulted in the workplace by a customer, would punching the customer be justifiable?
Yes, it would be.