Is Your Boss Expecting Something In Return for a Raise or Promotion?
In sexual harassment and hostile work environment cases, "quid pro quo" is a legal phrase that means your employer is expecting something, usually sexual favors or a date, in exchange for a pay raise, a promotion or special opportunities at work. Formally, it is referred to as quid pro quo sexual harassment. Your claim may lack some of the specifics of typical cases, such as inappropriate touching or lewd language, but it can still be sexual harassment.
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The Armstrong Law Firm, in San Francisco, California, is ready to help you file a claim to protect your rights and your job if you need to file a claim for quid pro quo sexual harassment. If you don't know whether you have a legitimate case, talk to us. We offer a free consultation and handle all sexual harassment litigation claims on a contingency basis. If we don't recover money in your case, you will not pay attorneys fees.
From our offices in San Francisco, we represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and California. Contact us to arrange a meeting with one of our lawyers.
What Can Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment Look Like?
Typically, quid pro quo cases are very straight forward. The types of activity that constitute quid pro quo sexual harassment range from sexual assault and battery to more subtle forms of conduct, such as requesting dates following a pay raise.
After spurning your supervisor or bosses attempts at a quid pro quo arrangement, it is typical to experience retaliation or a hostile work environment. Victims often experience some form of discrimination, lost promotions or a change of work hours. If you start to feel uncomfortable about your working relationship, you are probably right that you are working in a hostile work environment and sexual harassment is taking place.
Top Ten Tips for Victims of Sexual Harassment
1. Contact The Armstrong Law Firm so that we can help Obtain a Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Right to Sue Letter before it is too late. We don't recommend that you do this on your own.
2. The Armstrong Law Firm can help you write a letter or e-mail to a manager so your complaint of sexual harassment is in writing.
3. Make sure it is clear to your harasser that the offensive conduct is unwelcome
4. Keep a journal of all incidents with the dates and details
5. Do not engage in behavior, jokes, or interactions at work that could be used against you
6. Do not drink alcohol with co-workers or managers
7. Obtain a copy of all of your employer's sexual harassment policies, so that The Armstrong Law Firm can determine whether your employer has violated its own policies
8. Make a list of all potential witnesses, they can also be anonymous witnesses
9. If you are experiencing emotional distress communicate your symptoms to your doctor
10. Make an appointment with a psychologist or therapist to begin documenting your emotional distress symptoms
Learn more at our sexual harassment practice center
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