Miranda, Paula's direct supervisor, often tells Paula that she is beautiful and that she should wear tighter sweaters.  Paula repeatedly asks Miranda to stop commenting on her appearance.  When Paula receives her performance appraisal, Miranda gives her an excellent evaluation and a raise.  Paula files a complaint with the EEOC after putting up with Miranda's comments for two years. 1. She may have a valid quid pro quo claim. 2. She may have a valid hostile work environment claim 3. She has suffered no economic or other job detriment, so she has no cause of action. 4. She may choose either a valid quid pro quo claim or a hostile environment claim, as both are valid.

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Miranda, Paula's direct supervisor, often tells Paula that she is beautiful and that she should wear tighter sweaters.  Paula repeatedly asks Miranda to stop commenting on her appearance.  When Paula receives her performance appraisal, Miranda gives her an excellent evaluation and a raise.  Paula files a complaint with the EEOC after putting up with Miranda's comments for two years.

1. She may have a valid quid pro quo claim.
2. She may have a valid hostile work environment claim
3. She has suffered no economic or other job detriment, so she has no cause of action.
4. She may choose either a valid quid pro quo claim or a hostile environment claim, as both are valid.
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