Quid Pro Quo Examples
Example #1
Tom offers his assistant, Nancy, a ride home following an after-hours function. At her residence he attempts to kiss and sexually fondle her while urging her to invite him in. She resists his advances and tells him she is offended and angered by his behavior. Tom leaves and does not mention the incident again but during the following weeks he reorganizes the department and reassigns Nancy to a less responsible clerical position. This situation is a typical example of quid pro quo sexual harassment.
Example #2
A person does not have to prove that they suffered an economic loss (e.g., been denied a promotion or a raise) or academic loss (e.g., been given a poor grade or denied participation in a program) to prove quid pro quo sexual harassment. It's enough to show a threat of loss was made or reasonably implied. According to federal guidelines regarding sexual harassment, a single sexual advance may constitute harassment if it is linked to the granting or denial of employment or educational benefits. The harassment does not have to occur more than once to prove quid pro quo sexual harassment.