Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
non work sexual harassment
if people who work together meet after work and sexual
harassment occurs. Can the employer be held liable?
Asked on 9/19/03, 12:16 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: non work sexual harassment
Probably not, unless the harasser is your supervisor and/or the conduct continues on into the workplace. On-job discrimination/harassment is illegal, not private conduct unless it amounts to assault and battery which is criminal. You can make a formal and factual complaint to the employer to ensure they are aware of it.
Answered on 10/01/03, 1:23 pm
Donald Holben
Donald R. Holben & Associates, APC
Re: non work sexual harassment
Probably not. Unless, supervisor harasser and/or company set up the gathering. Call to discuss other issues
Answered on 10/03/03, 12:14 pm