Section 2 - Quid Pro Quo

The first type of sexual harassment is quid pro quo or this for that. This is when someone in authority requests sexual favors in return for employment, raises, promotions, or other job benefits. Some examples of quid pro quo sexual harassment are: A supervisor implying to an employee that the employee must sleep with him or her to keep the job. A manager tells an employee that the employee's performance review will be based on accepting the manager's sexual demands. An employee is demoted because he or she rejects the sexual advance. An employee is promoted because he or she accepts the sexual advance. This abuse of authority is illegal, regardless of whether the victim accepts or refuses the sexual requests. Even if the conduct does not result in economic injury or change of job status, it may still be sexual harassment if the conduct reasonably interferes with work performance or creates a hostile working environment. Favoritism is considered sexual harassment if it is shown towards someone who engages in quid pro quo behavior. Favoritism violates the civil rights of other employees and encourages sexual harassment. Any employee can file a claim of favoritism.