Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that affects employment conditions or creates a hostile work environment. There are two types of sexual harassment: quid pro quo, where submission to advances is required for employment benefits, and hostile work environment, where conduct is severe or pervasive enough to alter employment conditions. Sexual harassment violates the law and must be reported and dealt with immediately through proper channels to protect victims and stop retaliatory behavior.