Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Virginia

palamony

2 year relationship. ended by one party. promises of promotion at our place of work..and financial promises. are there any laws concerning this?


Asked on 7/08/07, 7:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: palamony

Unless there was a demonstrable so-called quid pro quo (sexual favors demanded and given in return for job benefits provided [or promised] in terms of promotions and compensation), it is unlikely that this would qualify as a viable sexual harassment claim that would survive the defendant's initial responsive pleading (motion to dismiss under FRCP 12).

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Answered on 7/08/07, 7:53 pm


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