Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Arkansas
civil or crimminal
my father 71, owner of a small store in ark. had one lady per shift working there. one rented a apt. in the back of the store as well. the lady is late 40's. my father told both workers he was going to sell the store. he did, the man who bought it asked the lady to move out of the apt. and fired her. now the lady has sent my father a letter stating she is going after him for, making her move and sexual harassment. he had nothing to do with her having to move, he didn't own the store on that date. and as far as sexual h. well lets just say at 71, everything isn't working no sex with my mother in years. all of this is just a way to get money from him. my question is, is this mainly a civil matter, or can she have him arrested. i don't think she is claiming he had sex with her. just that he asked for sex, he never fired her or said he would if she didn't. nor held back any pay and of course there was not a higher paying job there to be held back from. she worked there for around 3 years. he didn't work with her, only came in a hour before closing to count the money. thank you for your time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: civil or crimminal
From what you have written, it is likely civil. If she claims he physically touched her or threatened her, it is possible that it could be criminal. The way you described the situation though, that is unlikely.
If it is civil, she would likely be after a financial action. Should she pursue this, he will need an attorney. Even if he believes what she says is not true.
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