I do agree with the verdict that Preito’s hugs could create a sexually hostile work environment. But what was not clear to me was if or not this case achieves the legal standards for a hostile work environment. So that sexual harassment or a hostile work standard to be met, two things are expected to take place (1) the individual needs to be offended by the action/environment (2) a reasonable individual would as well required to be offended by the action/environment. The former is rather easy to prove in most sexual harassment claims. Whether I am suing, that is generally enough of a sign that I am offended. However, that is not always the case. The latter is normally where Zetwick case will hang. Were Prieto’s hugs something a sane individual
