1. Based on the scenario, does the employee have a legally valid claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment and/or hostile environment sexual harassment? What is the likely outcome? Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when an employee is required to engage in sexual activity in exchange for workplace rights or benefits. These benefits can take the form of promotions, raises or continued employment. It's pretty obvious and generally not difficult to recognize when this type of harassment is occurring. (Bennett-Alexander, D. (0040). Employment Law for Business (7th Edition). McGraw-Hill Learning Solutions. Retrieved from http://devry.vitalsource.com/books/0077765451/id/P9-141) In this In this case, Brittany Murphy has a legally valid case for quid pro quo sexual harassment. Dwayne, her boss, advised her that she would be asked to go on a trip with him and share a room. Dwayne let her know that he could transfer her to another department, which would be a promotion for her if she showed him her breasts during the trip. Because Brittany refused to go because she felt uncomfortable, she was not only demoted to the post office, but also had her pay cut. Dwayne's request was obviously quid pro quo sexual harassment, he requested "sexual activity" in exchange for a benefit, i.e. a promotion. It was apparent that Brittany was not only required to engage in sexual behavior to get promoted, but also to keep her job as an executive secretary. While quid pro quo is normally very easy to recognize, hostile environment sexual harassment is more difficult to detect. It is more difficult to prove sexual harassment in a hostile environment because there are often unclear parameters and requirements and the lines... in the middle of the paper... as much for the perpetrator as they would be for the victim.E. Create a workplace guide with stricter guidelines on what is acceptable to display in your workstation or work area – Again, this is not to punish the victim, but to provide everyone with guidelines on how to maintain a professional work environment and behaviors. Some people are immature and can't bear to look at a photo of a girl in a bikini without gawking or making inappropriate comments. At the same time, it's best to leave your vacation photos at home. Some workplaces prohibit the display of most personal items in the workplace, such as photos of children, spouses, etc. Depending on the nature of the work, this policy may be more or less rigorous. A positive tip would be to not have photos of yourself on your desk or in your workspace wearing something you wouldn't wear to work.