The Supreme Court and the EEOC recognize two major forms of sexual harassment: quid pro quo harassment and hostile environment harassment.

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Quid pro quo harassment involves a person in authority demanding sexual favors in exchange for job benefits, while hostile environment harassment refers to creating a work environment that is intimidating, hostile, or offensive due to unwelcome sexual conduct. Both forms are recognized by the Supreme Court and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) as illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

The Supreme Court and the EEOC Recognize Two Major Forms