Question

Aranda works in an office environment with 50 employees. Once or twice a week, her boss Alden tells her she has great legs and that she should wear shorter skirts. He also tells her to let loose and open another button on her blouse once in a while. She asks him to stop and continues to wear knee-length skirts and keep her blouse buttoned to the neck. He never touches her and he never makes these comments when someone else can hear. When she gets her performance appraisal from Alden, he gives her an excellent evaluation and a raise. What should Alden do?

Answer 1

Answer:

Alden should apologize to Aranda and begin treating her exactly like the other employees.

Explanation:

Based on scenario that is being described in the question it seems that Aranda may have a valid hostile environment claim and she can file a claim. This is because a hostile work environment exists when one's behavior within a workplace creates an environment that is difficult or uncomfortable for another person to work in. This is exactly how Alden is making Aranda feel by making sexual comments towards her and treating her differently. Therefore Alden should apologize and begin treating her exactly like the other employees.