Types of Sexual Harassment

U.S. courts and the U.S. government define two legally recognized categories of sexual harassment: quid pro quo and hostile environment sexual harassment.

These categories are useful in courts of law, which rely on them to determine which type of liability the employer has for each sexual harassment case. It is important that you understand the basic differences between the two forms so that you can easily recognize both types of harassment.

To learn more about Sexual Harassment Prevention For Employees visit our Cal/OSHA Sexual Harassment Prevention For Employees Online Training web page.