Can a coworker who does not have control over other workers' employment commit quid pro quo sexual harassment?

Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when a person in a position of authority offers or implies that they will grant benefits or rewards in exchange for sexual favors, or conversely, threaten negative consequences for not complying with such requests. The essence of quid pro quo is that it involves an exchange where one party has the power to affect the employment conditions of the other.

In the case presented, a coworker who does not have control over other workers' employment would not have the authority to offer, imply, or threaten any employment-related actions. Therefore, they cannot engage in quid pro quo harassment, as there is no power dynamic involving the potential for job-related repercussions or rewards. The correct answer reflects this understanding of the conditions necessary for quid pro quo harassment to occur.