Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Accused of Sexual Harassment

A co-worker filed a complaint of sexual harassment against me. The complaint was filed right after her supervisor counseled her about a racial remark that she made to me, which I reported to her supervisor. What rights do I have to protect me from the false accusation and I can sue her for slander/defamation?


Asked on 2/02/07, 5:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: Accused of Sexual Harassment

All you can do is be completely cooperative with the employer and hope they will recognize the complaint was brought for an improper motive.

Yes, you could sue the co-worker for slander, but if it comes down to your word against hers, it make be a difficult case to prove.

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Answered on 2/08/07, 12:14 pm


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