Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Hositle Work Inviornment / Sexual Harrassment

I have been employed with this County since last March, since then, i have had several uncomfortable situations regarding my breast size from a female supervisor. Someone over heard her saying to another supervisor that she was ''going to chew her up and spit her out, she will never make it out of this alive'' (meaning me,the first time she saw me.) She currently has litigation against her from a former employee that she took upon herself to 'fire' without going through the chain of command. She has reprimanded me for ''in-appropriate court room attire'' I was wearing a conservative suit as always. When she asked about a medical condtion that i have and i told her i was put on hormones by my Dr. she looked at my breasts and said ''that's only going to make them bigger'' and walked away. I have been to my Dr. and he has put me on medication for anxiety and stress. I have hypo-glycemia and this situation makes it worse.I can't eat when i'm stressed, and therefore my blood sugar level goes way down. I can't concentrate at work because i am always worried about if i am dressed appropriately, so my job performance sometimes suffers.


Asked on 11/03/02, 8:39 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Hositle Work Inviornment / Sexual Harrassment

You might have a Comp claim for stress, depending on your doctor's corroboration. You might have a discrimination claim, but same sex comments are not the same as male to female. If interested in discussing potential, risks and rewards, contact me.

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Answered on 11/08/02, 9:12 pm


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