What are the different types of sexual harassment occurring at workplace?
Depending upon the circumstances prevailing at work place, sexual harassment at workplace can be categorized in to two classes. Quid Pro Quo harassment is the sexual harassment involving mutual favors mostly requested by some superior in lieu of some employment benefits to the employee. This occurs when a supervisor or one in an authority position requests sex, or a sexual relationship, in exchange for not firing or otherwise punishing the employee, or in exchange for favors, such as promotions or raises. The second category is hostile work environment. This involves sexual harassment that occurs through the presence of demeaning or sexual photographs, jokes or threats. In this type of harassment, the inappropriate behavior or conduct must be so pervasive as to, create an intimidating and offensive work environment.
