Legal Question in Employment Law in Illinois

Yes there is something very wrong with this, but what do you risk by going to management? Or even outside the company? As long as you aren't the object of her inappropriate behavior and can keep under the radar, then you may have to wait until somebody gets burned and makes noise about it. Otherwise you run the risk of becoming a scapegoat. I'm all for being principled but it's up to you in our difficult economy. You're best bet may be, if she tries to "lure" you into some of her gossip, is to just find a polite excuse to get away from her as soon as possible. Alternatively, if she does so, you might ask her (in privacy) whether she's worried whether someone might take offense and say something -- her answer might be very revealing, and then leave her hanging. But again is it worth it to you?

The response given is not intended to create, nor does it create an ongoing duty to respond to questions. The response does not form an attorney-client relationship, nor is it intended to be anything other than the educated opinion of the author. It should not be relied upon as legal advice. The response given is based upon the limited facts provided by the person asking the question. To the extent additional or different facts exist, the response might possibly change. Attorney is licensed to practice law only in the State of Illinois. Responses are based solely on Illinois law unless stated otherwise.