Simone is the only female marketing manager at the Aged in Oak Distillery. The other managers constantly referred to her as their "chicky-babe." Additionally, they left nude pictures on her desk and sent her vulgar emails. When she went to the bathroom, they would follow her, pretending to go in behind her. David, the worst offender, would intentionally rub up against Simone when he passed her in the hall. Simone complained to the Vice-President of Human Resources and he told her that the guys were just having a little fun and to be a good sport

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Simone is the only female marketing manager at the Aged in Oak Distillery. The other managers constantly referred to her as their "chicky-babe." Additionally, they left nude pictures on her desk and sent her vulgar emails. When she went to the bathroom, they would follow her, pretending to go in behind her. David, the worst offender, would intentionally rub up against Simone when he passed her in the hall. Simone complained to the Vice-President of Human Resources and he told her that the guys were just having a little fun and to be a good sport

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Aged in Oak is liable for hostile work environment sexual harassment because Simone's coworkers engaged in a pattern of unwelcome and offensive conduct, creating a work environment that was hostile and intimidating because of her gender. The fact that she complained to the Vice-President of Human Resources also suggests that Aged in Oak had knowledge of the harassment, but failed to take appropriate action to address it. Simone does not need to file a formal complaint to be protected by anti-harassment laws. Also, quid pro quo sexual harassment involves offers of job benefits or threats of retaliation in exchange for sexual favors, and there is no evidence of that in this scenario. Finally, it is not necessary for the harassers to be Simone's supervisor for Aged in Oak to be liable for harassment.

Simone Is the Only Female Marketing Manager at the Aged