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My brother then says it is about a comment I made to another coworker. As trans the only thing I have ever said to a coworker was regarding where I can shop for clothes as I liked certain outfits or styles they may have had. I was informed that management already believed the accuser over me and... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2018
We don't know a great deal of info based on the above. However, in general, we advise against resigning. Make them fire you instead if they want you gone. Among other reasons, it is hard to collect unemployment insurance benefits if you quit.
By one of their employers
answered on Apr 19, 2018
yes..but more facts would be needed in order to evaluate the viability of a potential claim. Discuss in private with counsel.
With his phone and is now threatening to use them against me and show other people. Can the police force him to remove the photos that he took without my consent?
answered on Apr 19, 2018
She must first report this to Human Resources or the manager above his manager, preferably in writing. If the person is a manager , especially if he is her supervisor, you do not need to report it, but just to play it safe, I advise all my clients to report it. Discuss in private with counsel. Your... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2018
Call the police and report him and you can also contact the Florida Bar and report his inappropriate behavior.
answered on Apr 19, 2018
More facts would be needed, but yes you can. Be mindful of time limitations that apply to your case, including but not limited to time limits to bring an EEOC charge ( a prerequisite to filing suit) and time limits to file a lawsuit. Discuss in private with counsel.
This isn't a company sponsored outing but everyone at work attends, and I feel uncomfortable in the office now too. Can I ask my employer to help mitigate or do I have to file a sexual harassment claim on the coworker individually?
Back in 2013 my wife recieved a phone call from my daughter's teacher stating something really bad had happen to my daughter. We rushed to the school to meet with the teacher and was told my daughter performed oral sex on another student. Previous to this incident my daughter complained about... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2017
If the school is somehow liable, be aware that the statute of limitations may be 4 years.
Job interview held at the individuals home for a personal assistant so I didn’t think anything of it being in his home.
He had a large dog so I felt obligated to comply for fear of being attacked by the dog.
answered on Sep 22, 2017
it depends on the circumstances. Did you communicate that you didn't want to have sex? Did the dog exhibit any aggressive behavior?
Divorced in 2014 re-opened the case in 2017 by me to modify the time sharing agreement. Her attorney, male, has hired my two Minor girls on several occasions to clean his house. On other occasions he has hired one minor girl. How can he still be her attorney in a court of law?
answered on Sep 18, 2017
It doesn't appear to be a conflict of interest, if that's what you are asking. He represents your ex, not you.
After verbally reporting I had Been sexually harassed by a co worker to my superior the next day I found out i wad removed from my sight and forced to take a 2$ pay cut and the owner of the company and bosses refused to take my written statement or even talk to me about it. I was told by the... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2017
You can bring a case against them to stop them from doing it again. Speak to an attorney for an evaluation.
answered on Jul 21, 2017
Probably not, there is right way and wrong way of doing this. Speak to an attorney that can help guide you through the situation.
answered on Jun 23, 2017
Depends. If you had an hr department and Formal policies probably not. If however the harassment made it so severe and hostile and there was no one to complain to because the harasser was the person who would handle the complaint then maybe a claim can be made.
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answered on Jun 2, 2017
No, the employer has to have done something, either encourage the behavior, allow similar behavior to take place, etc.
answered on Apr 3, 2017
If your asking these types of questions you should have an experienced attorney help you through the process before the deadline is over but generally speaking yes.
answered on Mar 9, 2017
Possibly, but not very likely. Do not discuss the event with her or with anyone else, except your attorney. If asked about it by any peace officer, other governmental investigator, or by anyone else (other than your attorney), refuse to answer based upon your constitutional right not to... View More
Can I report him to management for sexual harassment?
answered on Mar 4, 2017
Sure, you can report him, but that doesn't mean that they have to do anything about it. Sexual harassment normally can only be punished when it occurs in the employee-employer relationship, and it doesn't appear that you are an employee.
invalidate any claim I consider filing?
answered on Jan 14, 2017
No. If you perceive the advances as sexual and offensive report it to your employer
Only file a claim if they fail to act and the behavior continues
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