Harassment is a form of discrimination. Harassment is unwelcome conduct based on a protected class that creates a hostile work environment or interferes with an employee’s ability to work. Harassment is unlawful and can be based on any of the following protected characteristics:
Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII. Title VII protects against two types of sexual harassment:
Under the quid pro quo theory, an employee claims that a supervisor promised benefits or threatened reprisals based on the employee’s willingness to provide sexual favors. Examples of quid pro quo harassment include: “I will give you a promotion if you sleep with me”...
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