Question

Henry and Rochelle work in the claims department of an insurance company. On Rochelle’s birthday, Henry stops by her cubicle and gives her a cupcake with a heart on the frosting and asks her out to dinner. Rochelle, having never spoken to Henry before, finds his actions strange and declines his offer. Henry does not make any more advances, but Rochelle finds him creepy whenever she sees him in the office. Which of the following holds true in this case?
A) Rochelle has a claim under quid pro quo sexual harassment.
B) Rochelle has a claim under hostile work environment sexual harassment.
C) Rochelle does not have a claim for sexual harassment because her claim would be based on one isolated incident that is not serious enough to warrant undue concern.
D) Rochelle does not have a claim because sexual harassment has to involve physical assault to be considered unlawful.

Answer 1

Answer:

C)

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question in this case Rochelle does not have a claim for sexual harassment because her claim would be based on one isolated incident that is not serious enough to warrant undue concern. This is the case since Henry has not made a single advancement towards Rochelle since she declined his date.