Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Indiana
Tort Law / Sex Harassment
I was recently fired from a position as an executive of a company after ending a work place affair with a supervisor. Shortly after my discharge, I sent a letter to try and settle before letting things take their legal course. I was obviously ignored and have since filed a claim with the EEOC.
I have spoke with an attorney and read several articles, and although it seems I probably dont have much of a sex. har. claim, I do have a claim for intentional interference with a biz rel. I was wondering what I should do to prepair for filing a claim in federal court, along with the sex. har. claim once the EEOC dismisses the claim? Also, wanted to make sure there were no deadlines outside of the EEOC that I need to concern myself with.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Tort Law / Sex Harassment
Not sure if you have a claim or not, based on your post. As to preparing a claim for federal court, realize that you have 90 days from the time you are given your "Right to Sue" letter from the EEOC to file that claim. As to whether or not you have a tortuous interference w/business relationship, that is a state claim.
Two year statute of limitations.
Re: Tort Law / Sex Harassment
I guess I question your belief that you do not have a meritorious quid pro quo sexual harassment claim. If you were fired without good cause shortly after ending the relationship with your supervisor, it sounds like a good case to me. As for the "intentional interference" claim, it is my understanding that such a claim could only be brought against someone who is not a co-worker. In any event, a two year statute of limitations would apply.
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