What term describes a workplace situation where sexual favors are demanded in exchange for job benefits?

• A. Quid pro quo sexual harassment
• B. Hostile work environment
• C. Affirmative action plan
• D. Nonexempt employee

Answer: (A)

Quid pro quo sexual harassment is when someone in a position of authority makes job benefits, such as a promotion, raise, or continued employment, contingent on sexual favors. The described scenario—demanding sexual favors in exchange for a job benefit—fits this pattern exactly, because approval or advancement is tied directly to submitting to the request. This differs from a hostile work environment, where the issue is ongoing, pervasive sexual conduct that creates an intimidating or offensive workplace, not necessarily tied to a specific employment decision. The other options refer to unrelated concepts: an affirmative action plan is about policies to increase diversity in hiring, and a nonexempt employee describes a wage-and-hour classification.