Do employees have the right to sexually harass another employee on Indian land/casino?
I know their laws are different but as a woman i'm used to the occasional dumb man moments and comments but in this new job at this casino i'm bombarded all the time with nasty comments and touches. There are cameras everywhere and they record all sound in the vault area, which is where a lot of it takes place. What ya think?
2006-12-10 18:30:10 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
There is no alchohol in indian casinos. And as far as dressing provocatively, I don't. I dress in business attire because i'm a representive for a gaming machines company.
2006-12-10 18:45:51 · update #1
Indian casinos are on Indian land which is more accurately the Indian Nation's land. which is considered more as a separate nation with it's own laws than anything else as far as the law is concerned. Local and State law officers do not have the right to arrest anyone on Indian land because of that. And in most cases the Fed's have to go through the Indian police to arrest any one on the land.
That is real complicated. It has a lot to do with the treaties the government signed with the specific Indian Nations.
You best bet is to talk to the tribal council about it.
But if the Casino is not on Indian land then all Federal, State and Local laws apply.
2006-12-10 18:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by JUAN FRAN$$$ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well technicly it's not right but you have to take into consideration, where you work.
That kind of stuff is going to happen in an establishment where the alcohol flows like the Columbia river.
You could make a fuss or quit but that wouldn't change a thing there.
There are always a slew of women who would jump at the chance to land your job because they actually enjoy being groped by men.
They're attention starved.
It's up to you, whatever you decide to do but trust me on this one.
You will never be able to curb the inappropriate touching that goes on there.
Sort of like rock and roll. It's there to stay. It's actually part of the casino life.
Everyone knows that when you are at work, you will be groped by the male customers on a regular or semi regular basis.
If you can tolerate THEM doing it, then what difference does it make if it is a fellow employee?
In THEIR minds, what's the difference?
It would not hold up in a court of law.
They'll see it that way and play that trump card.
If you don't want to be grabbed, then don't work in a casino.
The customers should be the biggest offenders of all.
I'm sorry. I really don't think there is much you can do.
Me personally?...I'd quit.
2006-12-10 18:41:49 · answer #2 · answered by Molly 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
generally, sexual harassment is wrong, however one views it. dressing provocatively is another issue and is no excuse for sexual harassment! the fact that there are cameras should make things easier for you to show proof. i would suggest you ask your employer to deal with these people first. i heard (not sure) the process in the court may be rather protracted. the prolixity may add to one's emotional stress and anticipation in getting a verdict. see, you need to consult an Indian lawyer in the jurisidiction.
2006-12-10 18:38:58 · answer #3 · answered by counterculturalist 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a big disrespect toward women. I think its illegal under US law for companies engaging in any form of sexual harrasment, regardless of whether they are verbal or physical.
You should tell your employer about this. Or if that doesn't work, contact a lawyer.
2006-12-10 18:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife went through the same thing... Report it, report it, report it, report, until someone listens... Eventually, somone will...
Put everything you say in writing... ! Collect as many witness's as you can... Say nothing to the guilty parties until the axe falls.
2006-12-10 18:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by homerjoy1945 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sexual harrasment is wrong no matter what. I'd say ask a manager, you may have a lawsuit on your hands
2006-12-10 18:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by candace g 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could still bring a civil suit against them even if they don't have rules against it. word of advice, document everything.
2006-12-10 18:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends. If you dress provocatively, and are near people all the time, they cant help but look at you. I do sometimes, but I canrt help it.
2006-12-10 18:32:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
it is wrong, i feel you should complain to ur higher authorities or at least let them no about your problem... keeping shut wont help you...
2006-12-10 22:37:33 · answer #9 · answered by Richa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QOspidd7ko
2006-12-10 18:38:00 · answer #10 · answered by Pseudo Obscure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋