Q: Can my co-worker sue me and does he have a strong case?
1. Several days ago, I was working a late shift at my workpalce. I was let go at an earlier time than scheduled and I was worried that I didn’t get permission to go from the right person. I saw a coworker, sitting down in the breakroom and I thought he could help. He told me that only a lead could tell me that so I was okay. Then, I wondered if he had chest hairs and I stared at his chest. (For context: I was thinking I had issues with my breasts, so that reminded me that I have to speak to a doctor about it. which is a result, I accidentally might have put my hands up to my chest though I am not aware of the gesture. This is where my memory gets hazy but, he seemed to get uncomfortable. I think he was about to mouth “Turn yourself in” (I don’t know for sure) but, I backed off immediately, knowing I was making him uncomfortable. He said it was okay, and reverted to his regular state.But, I am unsure. (The breakroom was loud and I did not know what he might have been trying to say.)
A:
No and no.
Advice: Go back to work and quit looking for potential partners among your co-workers; why? Because those kinds of temporary relationships never bring anything except bigtime trouble for all involved.
Stephen Arnold Black agrees with this answer
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