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Types Of Sexual Harassment

There are generally two types of sexual harassment: hostile environment and quid pro quo. A sexually hostile environment is one in which sexually offensive conduct permeates the work environment. The other, quid pro quo, is one where there are demands for sexual favors in exchange for continued employment, promotion, etc. Both are equally forbidden by the law. This section explains the conduct that constitutes hostile environment and quid pro quo types of harassment, and whether or how they're treated differently by the courts.



FAQs

Is an employer liable for hostile work environment harassment?

Is it always sexual harassment if one employee engages in "quid pro quo" conduct against another employee?

Is there such thing as a "hostile work environment" based on race, religion or other protected categories?

Can one incident constitute sexual harassment?

If I think I have been sexually harassed, or am part of a hostile environment, what should I do?

What factors determine whether an environment is "hostile?"

Does the federal law cover "same-sex" harassment?

Is an employer liable for quid pro quo sexual harassment?



Related Information
» Conduct Constituting Sexual and Other Harassment
» Consensual
» False Accusations
» Preventing Harassment and Taking Prompt Action
» Remedies
» State sexual harassment laws
» Steps to Take if You've Been Harassed
» Types of Sexual Harassment
» Who Can Be Liable?
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