Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Sexual Harrasment in the workplace

Hi, I am employed with the company Hoot W.I.N.C. (Also Know As: 'Hooters''). We recently had a new manager employed in our store, and this manager got ahold of my telephone number and at first was using it for work use, then it extended into personal use, in such that he has invited me to have drinks after work, or on his days off, constantly making references to how 'hot' I am, up to telling me that 'any nakedness in the store cannot be done without {him} present', when no such 'nakedness' was EVER discussed or joked about. These are in saved text messages on my phone (all in and out messages) and I don't even respond to most of them. I notified my 2 supervisors in previous weeks, in which one told him to stop, and he did not, so today I was forced to notify my regional manager. I want this guy to be transferred out of my store, and am curious as to the next steps to take if my human resources/corporate officials sort of wave the situation off. I have severe fear of retaliation from this man if I have to continue to work for him. But, my main question: is it considered sexual harrasment? I feel working with him makes things hostile for myself, and have become deeply depressed over the situation. Thank you.


Asked on 6/28/08, 6:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Sexual Harrasment in the workplace

Yes it is harrassment and a hostile work place. A complaint must be filed with the DFEH. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 7/07/08, 8:52 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: Sexual Harrasment in the workplace

This would certainly be considered sexual harassment and what you describe would probably be considered a hostile work environment. You should consult an attorney to discuss your situation.

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Answered on 7/08/08, 12:54 am


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