On behalf of California Employment Counsel, APC on Friday, June 7, 2019. You've probably heard the saying "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours" at some point. You understand this to mean that if you do something for someone, the other person will do something for you. This may be acceptable when you are exchanging favors with friends or family, but it has no place at work. You are already receiving income and benefits in exchange for performing your job duties. No one should tell you that you have to do something personal, such as exchanging sexual favors, in order