I brought the incidents to the attention of my company, who initially said this woman would never work for the company again. Now I find that with a choice of various locations, I have to work abroad with this same woman for a short-term contract. Am I within my rights refusing to go?
2007-08-20 03:45:38 · 10 answers · asked by aureliereid 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If she is black then it is totally OK for the company to force you to work with her. If she is white you can sue the company and never have to work again.
2007-08-20 04:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
You are within your rights to refuse to work with her. But the company is also within their rights to not let you work at all. You might be covered by anti-discrimination laws here in the states, but you probably do not have that same protection since it is abroad and contract.
2007-08-20 10:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Michael C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not let this woman ruin your chances within
the company you work for.
Remind them about the previous incident when
you worked with her, and ask them for assurances that this will not happen again.
As it is a short term contract, try to be your normal self, and if she makes remarks you have two choices, report her, or ignore her.
All the best!
2007-08-20 11:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They key point here is the word 'contract'.
Are you working as a limited company contractor. That may put a different spin on what rights you have. Also, if this is abroad it may also be under a different jurisdiction.
Anyway. Think on this.
Are you just playing the race card to get out of going?
Do you want to continue to have a relationship with this company?
Will she be your boss / team leader?
Unless she is your boss I would tell you to stop being so sensitive and easy to offend. Develop a thicker skin and if she gives you any trouble, tell her to F*** OFF and get on with the job.
2007-08-20 11:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Jack 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Michael gave you the correct answer at the very beginning. The company is not required by any law, either state or federal, to fire the perpetrator of sexual or racial harassment but only to 'address' the matter.
That can mean anything from firing to having the person 'spoken to'. Therefore, as Michael said, the choice is yours. Quit or go.
2007-08-20 12:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what was the outcome of the incident you reported to the company? They should have suspended her on full wages for 2 weeks until an investigation takes place, Contact ACAS if you are in the UK
2007-08-21 09:18:46 · answer #6 · answered by Jackie M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably within your rights not to go but the company are probably also within their rights not to offer you any further contracts.
2007-08-20 10:55:21 · answer #7 · answered by Tony A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she works for the same company still, then it's your right to refuse to go. but if she is from another company now, i don't think u got any choice. find out more from ur company.
2007-08-20 10:55:54 · answer #8 · answered by Bleu 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its a racist world that tells Me i can never be MADE, thus like Me your just gonna have to get used to it.
2007-08-20 13:16:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its your job, loose it if you want
or grow a pair and quit being so effected by an idiot !!
2007-08-20 10:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋