Question

Whenever Claudia helps Dr. Stevens with his records, he manages to brush against her chest. She has spoken to her manager about this, requesting help to stop this behavior, but nothing is being done. For Claudia, this may constitute an example of what type of sexual harassment?

Answer 1

This is an example of a Hostile Work Environment.

Step-by-step explanation:

Sexual harassment is commonly defined as advances of a sexual nature that are unwanted. They may include remarks of a sexual nature, sexual demands etc. It is also a form of discrimination that breaches Title VII of The Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) classifies harassment of a sexual nature into two(2) namely;

i) Quid Pro Quo

ii) Hostile Work Environment.

Quid Pro Quo; Is Latin for something for something. This involves out-rightly expressed or suggestive demands for sexual favors in exchange for some sort of benefit.

Hostile Work Environment; This occurs when a co-worker makes repeated sexual comments or advances which in turn creates a toxic work environment.

For Claudia, this is a perfect example of a Hostile Work Environment.