Holman Schiavone, LLC Blog

It's common for people to be put off by the phrase "quid pro quo" because they do not understand what it means. The term is a Latin phrase that directly translates to "something for something else." Its meaning is simple. It refers to any situation in which a person in power offers a certain benefit in return for some type of favor. Under the law, the phrase is used to describe situations in which this is done as an abuse of power.

Quid pro quo sexual harassment is one of the two types of sexual harassment that can occur in the workplace. If you are unsure of whether your experience constitutes a form of quid pro quo sexual harassment, it is a good idea to read common examples and to reflect on the nature of your situation.

Everyone should be judged on their jobs by the quality of their work. Unfortunately, in far too many instances, managerial biases and prejudices exert unfair influence over the hiring and promotional practices of a business.

Because of that, there is judicial relief available to those who were unfairly victimized by workplace discrimination. That's the option that one woman in another state utilized to win a mid-seven figure verdict in her racial discrimination suit against her employer.

Your choice of religion should never have an impact on your experiences and opportunities in the workplace. This is a right that is protected through Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Everyone has a personal standpoint when it comes to religion: They may be Muslim, Christian, agnostic or atheist. This means that, theoretically, anyone can become a victim of religious discrimination in the workplace. However, Muslims tend to have a higher probability of being subject to religious discrimination, accounting for almost 25 percent of all religious discrimination claims in 2009.

When you think of a classic bully, odds are you think of that cliche high school offender. Maybe it's someone from the football team bullying a member of the band or the chess club. Maybe it's a larger child bullying a smaller one.

While the cliches exist for a reason, there are a few things to remember. First, not all bullies fit these patterns. Don't assume they all will. Second, bullies don't magically disappear after high school. You still find them in college. You find them in the workplace. You could be 80 years old and still find people who bully others.