Labor/Employment
Jul. 23, 2005
Drip, Drip, Drip of Stray Comments Can Add Up to Ocean of Harassment
The law recognizes two types of sexual harassment: (1) quid pro quo and (2) hostile work environment. The former, easily recognized, typically involves the request of a manager or supervisor for a sexual favor, with the response determining whether the person to whom the request is directed gets or retains a job or some other work-related benefit.
Arthur F. Silbergeld
Employment Law Partner, Thompson Coburn LLP
Labor & Employment
Phone: (310) 282-2529
Email: asilbergeld@thompsoncoburn.com
Temple Univ Law School
Arthur is based in Los Angeles and is in the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Russell A. Wetanson
Fox Group LegalNaseem Sagati
Ares Management LLCEmployment Column
By Arthur F. Silbergeld, Russell A. Wetanson, and Naseem Sagati
The law recognizes two types of sexual harassment: ...
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