Quid Pro Quo

The term 'Quid Pro Quo' comes from the Latin meaning 'something for something.' When related to sexual harassment, quid pro quo refers to the solicitation of sexual favors in exchange for higher pay, better review scores, a higher position within the company, or some other such reward. Often, if the individual receiving the sexual solicitation rejects the advances, he or she suffers punishment in some form related to work. Typically, this type of harassment is performed by a supervisor or someone in the position of authority.

Fast Facts

  • Quid Pro Quo harassment is illegal, whether the individual being harassed refuses the advances or submits out of fear of the consequences he or she will suffer by refusing the advances.
  • Quid Pro Quo harassment is the most common form of harassment experienced by employees and students.

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  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

    Sexual harassment can broadly be defined as any offensive conduct sensitive to gender, which makes a reasonabl...
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    Sexual harassment is considered a form of sex discrimination, which is a violation of Title VI I of the Civil ...
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  • New Jersey Sexual Harassment Laws

    Sexual harassment is a violation of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination.  Sexual harassment consists of un...
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    Generally, harassment is any offensive behavior. It is triggered by practically anything that a harasser could...
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  • Frequently Asked Questions

    What Is Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is a v...
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