Quid Pro Quo Harassment
/ˌkwɪd proʊ ˈkwoʊ ˈhærəsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of workplace sexual harassment where submission to or rejection of sexual conduct is explicitly tied to employment decisions.
The employee filed a complaint alleging quid pro quo harassment after being denied a promotion for refusing her supervisor's advances.
Forms
- quid pro quo harassment
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Commentary
Quid pro quo harassment specifically involves a direct exchange condition in employment settings, unlike hostile work environment harassment which involves pervasive conduct.
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