Q: very serious comment sexually related about underage girl
yesterday a coworker made a comment (sexually related) about a 14 yr old coworker is 26 ,i told the owner about it and nothing was dobne today the owner was trying to force me to talk to the coworker and because i said i wouldnt because i would get angry i got sent home from work
A: Refusing to do as your employer has required can get you terminated or disciplined. Be careful.
Brad S Kane agrees with this answer
A: If a crime has been committed or a child is being abused, I would urge you to immediately report it to the proper authorities, such as the police or child protective services. Regarding your workplace situation, if you believe illegal activity has occurred, you may want to consult with an employment lawyer about your options. I'm sorry you're dealing with this difficult situation. Please prioritize protecting the wellbeing of any minors involved and consider reporting this to law enforcement if warranted.
A: Your boss is not handling the situation well, but that does not excuse your failure to follow instructions and you could be disciplined, including termination, for refusing to speak with the 26 year old co-worker about his inappropriate comments.
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