Bizarre grooming request supports harassment suit
Courts recognize two distinct types of sexual harassment claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Missouri Human Rights Act: quid pro quo and hostile environment. "Quid pro quo" harassment describes a claim that a supervisor or manager demanded sexual favors in exchange for job benefits and took tangible employment action (such as termination) when the employee refused to acquiesce. "Hostile environment" describes a claim that harassing comments or conduct was so severe or pervasive that it altered the terms and conditions of employment and created an offensive work environment based on the employee's sex. Hostile environment harassment commonly involves sexual comments and innuendo, lewd pictures, jokes, or touching. Read More...
