Not sure whether the issue of sexual harassment will effect you? Look at some of these Quid Pro Quo court cases and monetary awards:

Quid Pro Quo

Fifteen women were sexually harassed.  CEO of Del Laboratories of Farmingdale, N.Y, who occupied the most powerful position in the company, sought sexual favors in return for job benefits or opportunities, either by making promises to the women he harassed or by threatening them with unfavorable conditions if they refused his advancements. The case also contains hostile work environment issues, as well as, retaliation

Award:             $1,185,000 in monetary relief


Quid Pro Quo

Rivera Vineyards and its affiliates engaged in a pattern or practice of sexually harassing female workers and making job assignments based on sex; defendants also retaliated against women who complained about harassment. The harassment consisted of sexual comments, unwelcome rubbing and touching, offers of better assignments in exchange for sex, and in at least one case, forced submission to sexual intercourse.

Award:             $1,050,000 in monetary damages 


Quid Pro Quo (Sexual Favors)

A company which sells discounted leisure travel products subjected a group of female employees working at its Los Angeles call center to a sexually hostile working environment. The harassment included unwelcome touching, propositions for sexual favors and sexually charged speech from two male supervisors. The lawsuit further alleged that the defendant discharged the female employee who filed the initial charge of discrimination in retaliation for complaining about the harassment.

Award:             $1,100,000 in monetary damages


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Source: http://eeoc.gov/eeoc/newsroom/release/

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