Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Harassment

I am a male and a manager. Myself and 5 (all females)out of my 18 employees were interviewed by the company attorney today. I was told by the attorney that someone has filed a complaint about me that I have been inappropriate towards employees. My boss told me I could not go home until I've been questioned. In this one on one interview, I was asked to explain myself about some non-sexual comments I've made that apparently upset someone, without my knowing. One thing was that I printed 2 pictures of a hairstyle that was discussed prior and I gave those to a female employee to show her the style I was trying to explain earlier. I feel my job is in jepeordy. After the questioning, I realized I forgot to give some information that should prove my comments were not sexual. Should I ask my employer to bring back the attorney or should I get an attorney first? Note: A few months ago I had to fire a couple of employees who felt they were fired unfairly. I think someone has an axe to grind.


Asked on 7/26/08, 1:51 am

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

Re: Harassment

When accused of an impropriety, you are obligated to cooperate with an investigation which is legally mandated by the employer. Failure to do so could result in termination.

If you have some additional information to provide, that you believe could put the matter in proper context, tell your employer that you would like to give that information to the investigator. If the investigator gave you a contact number, you should be able to contact him directly.

However, if you have doubts about the sincerity of the investigator or the motives of the employer, by all means contact an attorney of your choice, for advice.

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Answered on 7/29/08, 7:10 pm


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