You must first contact HR and tell them the situation. If they do nothing, then you must file with the Idaho Human Rights Commission based on sexual discrimination. The problem is whether you have suffered an adverse job action. If you have not been demoted, fired, lost a promotion, etc, you may not have any damages to recover. In that case you will be making a mountain out of a molehill. And as a practical matter, if you are asked what did you think would happen, what would be your honest response? It could be perceived that you accepted the invitation just to set your boss up. Having said that, if this is one of a number of harassing events, then you have a stronger claim. But your suit will be dismissed if you do not file with the Idaho Human Rights Commission first.
Answered on Dec 26th, 2012 at 10:33 AM