Quid pro quo harassment describes:

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Quid pro quo harassment is about using power to demand a sexual favor or compliance by offering or threatening a job-related benefit. It’s the classic “this for that” dynamic—something of value in the workplace is conditioned on giving in to a request. That’s why describing it as offering something in exchange for a favor fits best. The other options don’t involve coercive exchanges tied to employment: a non-work-related joke might be inappropriate but isn’t about trading favors; a management decision and a safety policy are about rules or decisions, not about coercing someone through workplace incentives.