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By inappropriate, I mean showed me his genitals. I was told I could take a demotion or get fired because I was in the probationary period, and they are an at-will employer. I stayed on-board, but the only job option I could move to was one where that manager could watch me on camera all day. They... View More 
How else can a minor protect them if a statement was given?
answered on Jan 21, 2024
You should report the matter to the police. This could be a scam. Do not pay any money.
answered on May 6, 2021
You are not the one suffering damages or wrongs in this scenario; you're girlfriend is. Therefore, it is up to your girlfriend to take action. If her ex-boyfriend's behavior is criminal, she can file criminal charges. If his behavior otherwise meets the definition of harassment,... View More
coat was put on to do a task outside. our simerler coats were hung side by side. not sure if this sounds sensible but to me im still dumbfounded they used this as the reason the get rid of the problem. which all I wanted was the sexural harassment issues to be known so I didnt have to feel... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2020
Sexual harassment claims (as well as retaliation/wrongful termination claims based on employee complaints about harassment) are very fact-specific and require detailed analysis of the applicable law. There are strict deadlines for filing charges with the EEOC/MCCR, so you should discuss soon with... View More
answered on May 29, 2019
In most states adult men over the age of 18 (like you are) can be charged with various criminal violations if caught having sexual relations with an under-aged girl (like your girlfriend is). The difference in their ages is not relevant.
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answered on Dec 20, 2018
Do not just file to set the case in for trial. Hire a lawyer to contact the SA to remove the case solely for the purpose of entering a nolle prosequi.
He send me in appropriate texts messages with a provacotive outfit attached to the text. He calls me a xxx ..and this is just a little bit of what's going on.
answered on Oct 2, 2018
Make sure to document your encounters with the employer, and save all of the inappropriate/harassing texts (preferably on a separate device from your phone). You should speak with an employment/labor attorney about the facts of your case.
My neighbor, who is male, took a picture of me (I am female) in my privacy fenced backyard from his second story window. I was bent over gardening. He then printed the picture of my backside on a t-shirt and wore it to our HOA meeting in a public place. I was humiliated and embarrassed and scared.... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2018
It seems that the neighbor may have invaded your privacy- but this partially depends on whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy in your back yard. It may be a close call in this situation, as your yard was visible from nearby residences. It is also possible that his actions of wearing... View More
I need some legal advice on something I read that the state of Maryland age of consent law states that a boy or girl has to be at the middle age of 16 years old to consent to sexual activity, I'm writing up a consent form that would be in the legal terms of this stature. However, I am not sure... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2017
Here is the general Maryland rule:
first: consent can only be granted WHEN the statutes allow for consent. It is NOT a defense if you thought she was older.
IF you are 20, and she's 17, it is OK if she consents. If you are 21 and she's 17, it isn't generally OK.... View More
What if during the investigation which was the day it happened, parents were not notified of all the facts. Some of the abuse was told to parent over the phone but the worst part was left out. What are the parents rights?
answered on May 26, 2017
They are supposed to contact the parents of the alleged abused individual. Parents are to be notified depending on what kind of school and what level of school this was.
answered on Oct 3, 2016
Have charges been filed against you? If so, you should consult local counsel immediately.
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