Jessica has been working for at a law firm as a paralegal for the past year. One of the lawyers, James, continually compliments Jessica on her beauty and intelligence. James has mentioned several times that Jessica could advance more quickly in status and wage if she agrees to go on dates with him. Jessica feels pressure to listen to these new terms of employment in order to get the advancement she has worked very hard for. Jessica is a victim of which type of workplace harassment?

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Jessica is a victim of quid pro quo harassment, which is when an employer or superior offers job benefits or promotions in exchange for sexual favors. James is using his position of power to pressure Jessica into going on dates with him in order to advance in her career.

Jessica Has Been Working for at a Law Firm as a Paralegal