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Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, and it generally falls into two categories:

  • Quid Pro Quo — employment decisions (hiring, promotions, raises, job retention) conditioned on submitting to sexual advances or requests for sexual favors
  • Hostile Work Environment — pervasive sexual banter, sexually suggestive gestures, unwanted physical touch, or sexually explicit images that create an intimidating or abusive atmosphere