Q: My boss told me someone made a rumor that we were sleeping together, but no one got fired what can I do?
A meeting was held with our DM about respect towards each other, he told me about the rumor after on the down low, No consequences happened. He told me to not bother looking for the person who started the rumor, and he won’t tell me. Is there anything I could or should do?
A:
If the rumors are allowed to continue, you may have a claim for sexual harassment in the workplace. However, for right now, it seems your employer has acted appropriately. It got wind of the rumor and has taken action to try to shut it down. Wait to see if anything else develops. If the rumor comes back around again, report it to HR. If that does not work, locate and consult with an employment law attorney to discuss your options.
Good luck to you.
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