Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California

Sexual Harassment? Calfornia Privacy?

I told my boss about 6 months ago about my sexuality in confidentiality and I asked that it remain that way. She told me that she wouldn't say anything.

It has come to my attention that shortly after I told her, she had a meeting with all Senior people and told them about this. The person who informed me of this, said she wasn't tactful about it at all.

I am and always have been a private person...primarily because I am also in the entertainment industry. Does anyone know if there are any privacy rights that I have? Did she break any laws?

Please help. I feel really uncomfortable and the I really don't feel like I can trust her with anything anymore.


Asked on 3/22/07, 7:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Wu Law Offices of Scott D. Wu

Re: Sexual Harassment? Calfornia Privacy?

You MIGHT have an action against your employer for a hostile work environment depending on the specific facts of your case.

You should contact a lawyer that you are comfortable with. Good luck! Feel free to contact my office if you need assistance.

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Answered on 4/02/07, 8:32 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Sexual Harassment? Calfornia Privacy?

Sounds more like a lawsuit for invasion of privacy and infliction of emotional distress than "sexual harassment," although if I (or some other attorney) were to interview you at length maybe the facts would support such a claim. You are of course protected from discrimination based on "your sexuality" (I am assuming you confided in your boss that you are gay or straight or transgendered, something like that). But you haven't told of any adverse impact on your work. If you begin to feel like you will sue someday, keep detailed diaries and records. Don't keep these records at the workplace -- if you suddenly depart you might not be able to access them! Especially don't use a workplace computer for these issues.

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Answered on 4/02/07, 8:40 pm


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