Hostile Work Environment & Quid Pro Quo Harassment

If a member of a professional organization creates a hostile work environment for an employee, this falls under our legal specialty in state and federal employment law. A manager might threaten a subordinate’s position within the company, or offer a pay raise or advancement opportunity in exchange for favors and other activities.  These situations sometimes involve offering something in return for a requested action or behavior, known as quid pro quo. A manager might threaten a subordinate’s position within the company or offer a pay raise or advancement opportunity in exchange for favors and other activities. Those favors might be sexual or otherwise beneficial to the offending party in one or more contexts.