Continuation of Scenario #2

Leonard decides that he is not going to get a fair chance at the promotion under these circumstances and complains to Human Resources (HR) about Maggie’s behavior. HR does an investigation and tells Maggie that Leonard’s jewelry is not in violation of any workplace rule, that she is to consider him for the position without regard for his gender, and that she must stop making harassing comments, asking Leonard intrusive questions, and gossiping about his personal life. Maggie stops her comments, questions, and gossiping, but she then recommends a woman be promoted to the open position. The woman promoted has much less experience than Leonard and lacks his two-year degree in customer relations from a community college.

Q9: Leonard has likely been the target of discrimination on the basis of sex, gender and/or sexual orientation, and/or is experiencing retaliation.