Which of the following types of sexual harassment would be considered quid pro quo?

The type of sexual harassment identified as quid pro quo occurs when a person in a position of authority offers a benefit in exchange for sexual favors. The correct option illustrates this concept clearly: when an employee receives a more favorable schedule as a result of agreeing to go on a date with their boss, it indicates a direct exchange—leveraging a job-related advantage in return for a personal interaction which is sexual in nature. This scenario exemplifies quid pro quo because the unfavorable work condition (the schedule) is contingent upon the acceptance of a date.

In contrast, the other scenarios presented do not involve an exchange or leverage of authority related to employment benefits. Harassment manifesting through overheard jokes or inappropriate materials on display, such as the calendar, represents a hostile work environment rather than quid pro quo. The continual requests for a phone number after a refusal further highlight inappropriate behavior, but they do not demonstrate the exchange of a job benefit for compliance, which is essential to the quid pro quo definition.