Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Must Face Quid Pro Quo Harassment Lawsuit

An Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Inc. employee can pursue claims that her manager conditioned additional work hours on compliance with his sexual demands, a Pittsburgh federal judge ruled.

The worker receiving more shifts before performing oral sex on her boss fails to justify dismissal of her harassment claim under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act based on his demands, because a quid pro quo violation occurs when an employee is told their job terms depend on submission to unwelcome sexual advances and she submitted, the US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania said.

Isabella Leavines allegations that ...