As a husband of a woman that is sexually harassed at her work is there anything I can do?

Question

My wife is now to the point of being touched at her work in a sexually harassing way, as her husband is there anything I can do on her behalf to put an end to it. She is afraid of saying anything for fear of retaliation. Can I file a law suit on her behalf? I have put up with the comments, but now this touching was the last straw.

Answer 1

Are you a tough guy? Show up at work unannounced, make your presence known.
Pick her up from work if you can, find any excuse for her coworkers to see you with her and give them the evil eye.
Show up with another guy that looks intimidating, just because, like on a lunch break.
Just try to find a way to say telepathically: I'm her husband, and if you try anything with my wife, you're lookin to get a beat down.

Answer 2

I'm assuming this is in the USA. As other posters have said, I hope she is documenting these actions. If she hasn't, she should start. It just has to be 1 sentence or so jotted down and dated. It doesn't matter whether this is a management or employee who is doing this. It's called a hostile work environment. Go to www.eeoc.gov and look over that site. Sexual harassment is against the law--period. I am sure she can designate you as her representative and you can file the necessary papers work on her behalf--it's called a complaint. You don't need an attorney or to be an attorney. Retaliation for filing a complaint is also against the law. One would have thought this was over with in this day and age. I wish you the best. The EEOC is funded by your tax money, so don't give it a second thought to contact them. I don't know if you can download forms or what the filing procedures are. Someone from EEOC will do an investigation and if there is grounds, there will be a formal hearing. You should be prepared to say how you (your wife, and the affects on family life) have been harmed or damaged by this harassment, and don't be shy. Best wishes.

Answer 3

What I reccomend women do if the case is minor is ask the owner of the company for $10,000. If he says no; then say, o.k. I am getting a lawyer and the lawyer fees you will have will be tripple that at the least.
If you live in the United States the owner of the company usually pays the $10,000 and asks the victim to resign.
It sounds like your wife works for Congress or some sort of religious organization. How good of a company could it be if things like this are occuring.

Answer 4

She should not be afraid of retalitation. Sexual harrasment is a crime. She should tell this guy to stop. If he doesn't, then tell the boss. The boss has to do something about it, or you have the rights to sue. It's that simple. If it goes further and your wife losses her job (instead of the creep that's feeling her) Then you can sue for loss of wages, stress etc. They are really good lawyers out there that handle cases like these. They should be able to let you know exactly where you stand and what your wife is entitled to.

Personally, I would of threaten to kick his head in if he didn't stop harrassing me, but don't you go into your wifes work unannounced and approach him- you could get your wife into troube, and get yourself into trouble- as youre giving the creep a chance to sue you. Do this the legal way in order to get the most you can out of this, and keep the law on your side.

Answer 5

Aw please don't make her feel bad/guilty, she's in a really tough spot and it would be better to feel supported rather than anger from her hubby. She's probably thinking that if she shrugs it off, he'll get the hint and eventually go away (personal experience). I understand your frustration however, it's not a pleasant feeling knowing someone is going against your wishes (and your wife's wishes too). Let her know that she wont get fired from her job, perhaps she could write an anonymous letter to her boss explaining her feelings and this predators actions. She can also discuss it with a co-worker or manager that she trusts. She just doesn't want to cause trouble (she thinks the issue hasn't escalated to an uncontrollable point yet). Continue to support her, and even if she did get fired (for some strange reason) you can fight that because it would be inappropriate. Tell her to stick up for herself. Tell her to say: "Please dont touch me. I dont want to get in trouble with my husband haha". It's an easy way to say no without seeming like a b*tch.

Answer 6

the complainant must be the aggrieved party/victim. you can talk to a lawyer, file a law suit with her as the complainant. the court will not honor your suit if she is the victim and you are the complainant. however you should consult further with an attorney because you may find a loop hole and file a complaint against the guy for trying to commit adultery on your wife not sexual harrassment. that is your case. your wife's case is sexual harrassment becasue technically in the eyes of the law you are not a victim here, your wife is.

Answer 7

Yes, you can file suit against the company your wife works for citing loss of her capability to take care of your children and your home, your loss and severe physical and mental distress at the loss of your wife's sexual withdrawal due to extreme sexual harassment at work.

You may, or may not win a judgement; nor may your wife be accorded any relief from sexual harassment at work. She may be fired anyway.

I suggest you and your wife discuss the ramifications of any lawsuit you may want to initiate. Perhaps, before a legal law suit, you might consider talking with your wife's immediate superior and address your concerns.

Answer 8

Depending on the state you live in, you can be supportive by encouraging her 1st tell her superiors, then the Corporate office and go with her to the nearest police station and file a report and hand a copy of it to her Corporate Office. Encourage her to find new employment...If this encourages termination by the knuckle draggers in her place of employment of notification of harassment, then take what they say on tape, in writing to the nearest Equal Employment Opportunity office, get an attorney and sue them. Make sure she writes down the dates, time, place and who was around when these morons did their best to belittle her! Contact the National Organization of Women...Whatever you do,don't attempt to coerce these turkeys or get into a verbal or physical confrontation with them, it could cause you to go to jail and her to loose her lawsuit. Taking money normally shuts the mouths of harassers, neanderthals and knuckle draggers. It also changes their behavior! Good luck!

Answer 9

First thing you need to do is get some balls.....

Go directly to the person who is doing this and get in his face.

If anyone touched the woman I love in a sexual way at her place of employment, well lets just say I would not be looking for answers in yahoo!!

You love her? put a stop to it now!

This is not a touchy feely subject, someone is assaulting your wife, put an end to it RFN!!

Answer 10

You can get off Yahoo, grow some balls and confront the guy. Someone is molesting your wife and you want to file a complaint. Look most guys like this are cowards, have a mono y mono and it should be resolved.