Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Illinois

Can I still get a co-worker for sexual harassment if he quit?

I believe I was sexually harassed at work, by a co-worker and before the manager had a chance to fully ''investigate'' the person quit.Can I do anything?


Asked on 7/27/03, 3:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Harlib Robert S. Harlib, Attorney At Law

Re: Can I still get a co-worker for sexual harassment if he quit?

Depending on the nature of the harassment, you might be able to seek a remedy against the co-worker, if for instance,you were fondled. But if the person resigned (or was forced out) as a result of the investigation, the employer was taking proper action and would not be liable.

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Answered on 7/28/03, 9:30 am


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