Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment is a type of discrimination characterized by deliberate unwanted and repeated sexual advances, comments, or gestures
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Sexual Harassment
Contact There are two main types of workplace sexual harassment — quid pro quo and hostile work environment. Quid pro quo harassment occurs when some type of benefit is offered contingent upon sexual favors. Usually, this type of sexual harassment occurs between a supervisor and a subordinate.
Sexual harassment that creates a hostile work environment occurs when there are frequent unwanted sexual comments or advances. Examples include displays of inappropriate or offensive materials, sexual jokes, or persistent communications. If you are facing any of the following issues, Contact our Employment Lawyers or call 617-936-1580 we can help you pursue a more hospitable work environment.
- Promotion or wage increase retaliation
- Failure to be assigned meaningful tasks
- Reassignment to a less favorable schedule
- Inaccurate poor performance reviews
Other examples and frequently asked questions about sexual harassment.