A group of employees are laughing at Erica's comment. Ricoardo is speaking with a supervisor about what happened in the breakroom.

Case Study Two

Put On the Spot

Ricardo is in the breakroom and overhears a group of coworkers talking about their visit to amateur night at a local strip club. Suddenly, Erica yells, “Hey Ricardo I bet you could be a stripper, you definitely have the body for it.”

Ricardo appears to be embarrassed as he ignores the comment and quickly leaves the breakroom.

Is this sexual harassment?

The correct answer is yes

The correct answer is yes

Erica’s comment that Ricardo has the body to be a stripper was sexual in nature and it created a hostile work environment. Ricardo’s reaction in leaving the breakroom is an indication that he was uncomfortable with Erica’s comment. This incident should be reported to a supervisor or HR, so that the conduct can be addressed immediately.