Courts are unlikely to find a hostile work environment as being present unless an employee was fired for not responding to sexual advances.

A hostile work environment can be found without an employee being fired for not responding to sexual advances. It refers to an environment in which an employee is subject to unwelcome and offensive behavior or conduct that is severe or pervasive enough to alter the conditions of their work. This can include things like harassment, discrimination, intimidation, or bullying. Courts will look at various factors such as the frequency, severity, and nature of the conduct, as well as the employer's response to it, when determining if a hostile work environment exists.