That i was layed off after i made a complaint about my boss sexually harrassing me?
2007-06-28 08:54:01 · 12 answers · asked by EAsAreBoss 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I would not bring up the sexual harassment complaint but I would mention the layoff. Honestly the two may not have anything to do with each other. I think you should worry more about what kind of reference they are going to give you. Legally you have the right to complain about harassment but the company may see it as a negative and think that you may be litigious. If the topic does come up in your interviews have an answer ready that will let the interviewer know that you do not blame the company for the poor choice of action by one of it's employees.
2007-06-28 09:01:50 · answer #1 · answered by tetlitea 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds are that will never come up in an interview. If it does, be honest. If they find out you lied about it, you're not getting the job. In any case, if you were not lying when you complained about your boss harrassing you, I certainly hope you discussed this with an attorney! The wrong person may be looking for a new job.
2007-06-28 08:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think so.your complaint was just aginst your boss.
He had no right to harass you, and letting you go, because of it, was illegal.
Be nice and pleasent, but be firm on the fact, that any un wanted sexual advances will be turned in. Your there to work, not to be used as a sexual release for some one.
2007-06-28 09:01:08 · answer #3 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How did you get "layed off" because of that is what they will wonder? If it was really sexual harassment then you should have been fine, so it leads one to wonder if maybe it was something you did..........so, no! Leave it alone. Say you got layed-off due to structural changes or something. Only if they bring it up!! And if they call for a reference, I doubt the guy will want to talk about the situation to another firm.
2007-06-28 08:59:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes always be honest because it will come out if they checked. You can change the words so that it does not sound that bad plus you donot want to talk bad about your old boss --say some thing like
It was a personal reason why I am not long with my job.or I was layoff due to a disagreement between me and the boss.
2007-06-28 08:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My initial response was going to be pretty sarcastic, but I thought better of it and decided to post something you can actually use.
Yes, you should be honest about that-they will contact your previous employer and/or unemployment regarding this anyway, so you might as well get your story out there first. You should probably be suing your former company if that is the only reason you were let go.
2007-06-28 08:59:10 · answer #6 · answered by Jamie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Unfortunately it might make some people paranoid.
2007-06-28 08:57:58 · answer #7 · answered by WHOISTHEPUPPETMASTER? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good to be honest, but not good to be too honest. If you catch my drift.
2007-06-28 09:05:15 · answer #8 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-06-28 09:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by aaron_esq 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mmmmm.....I would lie....maybe is not neccessary that story and maybe the new company can be paranoid!!!!
Good luck!!!
2007-06-28 09:04:58 · answer #10 · answered by Isabella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋