Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
sexual harassment ? or rape?
If a female indv. contractor working for an archt. company &is heavily involved in its business is first invaded by the Comp. supervisor in an out- of-town work broke in her room and almost raped her...he was very persistent until she cant do anything but give in bec. she fears termination of her services and now has to quit bec. the husband found out .She was too weak to the advances on 6 attacks 3 times she gave in to sex but as always a firm NO was always spoken in the 3 sexual affair often done during O.T. ours that the supervisor intentionally set for her & it happened inside the company office.she feels ashamed & abused...Is this a criminal offense already on the part of the supervisor or person who acts as her boss even if she is ''Indv. Contractor'' to this company?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: sexual harassment ? or rape?
If you can prove what you say, criminal rape charges and a civil case for rape and sexual harassment are in order. Your job status is not the issue. Contact me to discuss your rights and remedies.
Re: sexual harassment ? or rape?
You have been raped. This is a serious criminal offense. Many police departments have special rape counselors and detectives who handle these matters in a sensitive manner. In my opinion, this needs to be reported, not just for your own sake but for other women who may become victims of this predator. He may even have done this before but his previous victims may have been too afraid to do anything.
The company may also be liable for his actions, depending on a number of factors. You should consult with an employment law attorney in your area for the best advice on what to do. The sooner the better. This man must be stopped!
Re: sexual harassment ? or rape?
This person needs counseling to get through the situation. The supervisor should also be reported to the police. You (or the woman this happened to) needs support so that she can begin to recover from what happened.
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