Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Florida
Subject
I had made numerous claims to this big name OJ company about differential treatment by ignoring unwanted advances, from foreman & supervisors. I took my cliam to personel and they gave no resolution.Another incident happened with a black woman wanting to get into a physical altercation with me over gossip (untrue) & that too was ignored because she was black and I am white. I had since changed departments & hoped this would help. I then had another incident with another employee (unwanted advances) and asked for a leave of absence due to the stress this had cuased to my marriage and no resolution from them. They said I had to talk to the team so they aired my persoanl business to the team to okay for me to have a leave of absence. This I feel was airing my personal business which got around and was supposed to be kept confidential. I then decided to quit. Is there any hope of filing charges now I have almost everything documented. Thanks in advance.--name removed--
P.S. It was for a big name Oj company & they talked it up good to speak up when these things happened I have a copy of the employee manual.My last filed claim is dated 9-03.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Subject
Employees can file charges of discrimination even if they quit when the treatment was so bad that they feel they had no choice but to resign. Your first step would be to contact the EEOC or an employment lawyer. Check the EEOC website at www.eeoc.gov for information on filing a charge here in Florida. There are time limits within which you must file to have a valid claim so act quickly.
Re: Subject
Yes, you can file a claim after quitting. Generally, though, the latest you may file a claim is 300 days after the last incident occurred. So, it sounds like you only have a few days left (counting from 9/03). You should call the local EEOC office immediately and find out how to go there and file a claim. It is free and only takes some of your time. Then, you will be able to pursue the matter (and eventually sue in federal court if need be) if you want. If you wait past 300 days, you will probably lose the right to sue or bring any claim at all.
If you want to discuss the matter or feel the need to hire an attorney to help you, please call for a free consultation.
Good luck.
Jeff Sheldon
Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire
The Sheldon Law Firm
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Disclaimer: This posting does not and is not intended to constitute legal advice. It is not confidential, nor is it privileged, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please consult with an attorney for advice specific to the facts of your case.
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