Charlotte, NC asked in Employment Law and Civil Litigation for North Carolina

Q: Several execs of my company (including CEO, and HR Director, while drunk, entered my hotel room late and didn't leave

We had been celebrating at our parent company overseas, but I went to bed. They continued. I was awaken by loud knocking on my hotel room door. They entered when I opened the door to see what the ruckus was. They stayed, emptied my honor bar and would not leave for 10-20 minutes. I was only wearing boxers (I am male), sitting on the edge of my bed. I pulled the sheels up around me. It was very embarrasing. Less than a year later, I was "laid off" at 61 years old. While I received a generous separation, I always wondered if the lack of respect shown by that group (which included one of my subordinates and the VP of marketing and the female HR director, as well as the CEO) contributed in some way. Is there any recourse?

1 Lawyer Answer
Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
Answered
  • Concord, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: I do not see an legal claim based on these facts alone. However, if there is a possible legal claim, you may have waived your right to relief if the severance agreement contained a "release of claims."

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