Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Georgia

Sexual Harassment from co-worker

I have a coworker that is constantly hitting on me and asking me out, no matter how many times I've told him no. He cornered me in the freezer and tried to kiss me. I informed my boss of the situation and she scheduled our working hours differently. But the situation has now escalated to a hostile work environment based on what he is doing. What I can I do short of quitting?


Asked on 3/21/08, 9:05 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jack Rosenberg Jack Rosenberg, Attorney at Law

Re: Sexual Harassment from co-worker

The first thing is to determine if your company has a written sexual harassment policy. If it does you need to follow it closely for guidance.

If no policy you need to provide your boss, IN WRITING, notice of what is occurring and that simply scheduling work hours differently has NOT stopped the harassment. Provide specifics of time and place. Clearly, the company will need to take further action to stop any continued harassment.

However, you generally do need to inform the company in order for them take further actions, if necessary.

If this does not work and/or the company takes no additional action, you need to call/visit the EEOC, and immediately file a sexual harassment charge. Further, you could file a charge of attempted assault and battery with the local police department.

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Answered on 3/21/08, 9:37 pm


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