I was sexually harassed (physically grabbed) by a male colleague over a month ago and my boss refuses to hold an investigation because of the cost of attorney fees. So far the accused has been walking around work with nothing more than a verbal warning. Now it has become a hostile work environment and my work is suffering because I try to avoid communication with him. I am his supervisor, and this is beginning to make ME look bad as a senior employee.
2007-10-24 08:53:53 · 7 answers · asked by DirkDiggler 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yeap. You should sue both the employee for his actions and the company for it's lack of action. Find a good lawyer.
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2007-10-24 10:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe a little more has to happen for the employee to be termintated, I believe that it has to happen more than once and a verbal or written warning is all that will happen in most instances, otherwise the queer dude could come back and sue and say that it was an "isloted instance" Or say "he touched you on an accident". I'd honeslty forget about it. Just go on, But if he does it again, Slap the **** out him!! and Tell your boss right away, If nothing is doen then, at that time you ahve an opportunity to take legal action, keep in mind they will do everyhting to settle out of court for like $30,000
2007-10-24 09:07:57 · answer #3 · answered by the d 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your supervisor can get off with a written warning without making any accusations or investigations. the write up could just say something like "one of your fellow employees has stated that they felt sexually harassed. Our company has a policy of punishing any such actions by termination or other method deemed appropriate by managenent. Any subsequent complaints will merit a full investigation and potentially punitive action."
2007-10-24 09:02:44 · answer #4 · answered by Scott K 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's going to be very difficult for the boss to investigate something like this. I'm assuming there was no one else in the room and the incident wasn't caught on camera. What exactly do you want your boss to do?
Don't avoid communicating with him. Be mature about it and keep business as business. I understand the way you're feeling, but unfortunately it's very difficult to prove these things and if you make a fuss you'll only be hurting yourself in the long run.
2007-10-24 09:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is amazing. Your boss should be more worried about the attorney fees if he doesn't hold and investigation.
2007-10-24 09:02:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are his supervisor,.....fire him,.....
2007-10-24 09:04:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋