Maxwell's Interest in an Intimate Relationship with His Supervisor, Gloria

question 3

Multiple Choice

Maxwell's interest in an intimate relationship with his supervisor, Gloria, was genuine in the beginning, but later cooled, at which point Gloria immediately ceased any pursuit of the relationship. Should Maxwell later have a professional falling out with Gloria, could he successfully assert the behavior that occurred during his relationship with Gloria as evidence of sexual harassment?

• A) No, because, at the time it occurred, it was welcome behavior.
• B) No, because claims of sexual harassment must be asserted before the pattern of complained of activity ceases.
• C) Yes, because any sexual behavior between members of the same workforce is legally sufficient to prove sexual harassment.
• D) Yes, because any sexual behavior between a supervisor and a subordinate is legally sufficient to prove sexual harassment.

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