What Are the Two Legally Recognized Types of Sexual Harassment?
There are two types of sexual harassment that are legally recognized: • Quid pro quo sexual harassment • Hostile environment sexual harassmentWhat is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment? Quid pro quo sexual harassment occurs when an employee gets on the promotion track or even gets to keep his/her job is based on if the employee submitted to or rejected sexual advances or other types of inappropriate sexual comments. For example, if a supervisor were to tell an employee she would be more likely to be promoted if she dressed sexier, that would be considered quid pro quo sexual harassment. Remember, if an employee submits to the sexual advance or comment, it does not necessarily mean that the employee is then barred from ever making a complaint. If the employee should change her mind, she can still complain against the supervisor who made the comment. What is Hostile Environment Sexual Harassment? This type of sexual harassment occurs when a co-worker or supervisor in the workplace makes sexu
