Case Study One:

Not Interested

Jason tries to avoid his coworker Camilla as much as possible during the course of the workday. He does this because she keeps asking him out for drinks after work to get to know him better.

Jason has told her that he is not interested on several occasions and hopes that eventually she’ll get the point and stop asking.

Is this harassment?

The correct answer IS YES

Repeatedly asking Jason out for drinks after he declined the request is considered harassment, as the conduct is creating a hostile work environment. Jason should not have to avoid Camilla during the workday because he fears that she may ask him out.