There is help for victims of harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; it is a form of sex discrimination. Seiniger Law Offices is experienced in seeking the remedies allowed by law, including monetary damages.
There are two forms of sexual harassment: 1) quid pro quo, and 2) hostile environment.
Quid pro quo occurs when submission to unwelcome sexual advances or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is a term or condition, implicitly or explicitly, of an individual's employment. This type of sexual harassment occurs between a superior and a subordinate, and generally takes the form of an expressed or implied ultimatum.
In contrast, hostile environment occurs when unwelcome sexual advances or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. This type of sexual harassment can occur between a superior and a subordinate, as well as, between co-workers, an example would be unwelcomed sexual jokes, slurs, and innuendoes.