A female worker is working late hours at her office. Her manager approaches her on the pretext of inquiring about work updates. He casually turns the conversation into a personal one and starts touching her and making explicit remarks about her body. The female worker reacts furiously and tells the manager that she is going to take this issue to the human resources department. The manager feels intimidated and threatens her that if she files any complaints, her appraisal will be affected. This case is an example of _____.

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This case is an example of quid pro quo sexual harassment, where the manager uses their position of power to demand sexual favors from the female worker in exchange for a positive work-related outcome (in this case, a good appraisal). The manager's behavior is unacceptable and illegal, and the female worker has the right to file a complaint with the human resources department without fear of retaliation.

A Female Worker Is Working Late Hours at Her Office