A supervisor is standing next to a desk while speaking to an employee about their concerns regarding Quid Pro Quo harassment.

Quid Pro Quo

The first type of harassment we'll review is supervisory harassment, which is sometimes referred to as "quid pro quo," “something for something,” or "this for that" harassment.

It occurs when a person in a position of authority, like a supervisor or a manager, makes unwelcome sexual advances or requests for sexual favours in exchange for favourable employment or other job-related benefits.