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In reply to the discussion: Pelosi: Sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo 'credible' [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)There's two different types of sexual harassment. Hostile work environment and quid pro quo.
Hostile work environment
Frequent or severe is the standard. One incident can meet the standard.
The victim isn't required to tell them to stop. The reasonable person standard applies. If a reasonable person standard were to find the conduct offensive through an administrative law judge or tort case, then it's harassment.
Quid pro quo
Literally this for that. Cuomo's accusers were subordinates. If Cuomo made any overtures of positive or negative outcomes if the accusers complied or not, then all it would take is one instance.
None of this is really relevant as neither accuser has sought any means of redress. I'm pretty sure the Cuomo's office will have higher internal standards than the legal standards. So even if Cuomo or the state of NY isn't subject to monetary compensation for the accusers, Cuomo could still face political and/or administrative penalties for his actions.