Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Kentucky
sexual harassment at workplace + stalking outside of workplace
I receive unwanted attention from a co-worker at my workplace. I'm not sure if the workplace actions alone have crossed the legal line for sexual harassment yet. I've made it very clear I'm not interested, but he continues bothering me. We have had no previous relationship, and I haven't brought this to management yet.
Outside of work, he leaves large numbers of messages on my answering machine, and he's also suggested he's been monitoring my house - I have all of this on tape. I've never given him my address or phone number, and it's not publicly available. From my interpretation of our state's stalking laws, it seems clear to me this would be considered stalking.
1) Can his behavior outside of the workplace bolster and help justify my claims of sexual harassment in the workplace? He bothers me at work still, but not to the level of outside of work. It's still intimidating though.
2) I just want him to stop more than anything. Is there a recommended order of events here? If I wanted some sort of legal order of protection, would there be advantages to pursuing that first, and if so, what are they? Should I make the sexual harassment claim first, and if so, why? Or should I just pursue both at once?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: sexual harassment at workplace + stalking outside of workplace
You should first complain to the company about the sexual harassment. You should also tell them about the outside of work stalking. If the company fails to take effective remedial measures, then you can pursue a formal legal claim against them. If you fear for your safety, you can see seek to obtain a protective order through the Courts. Your employer may be able to assist you with it. If you have additional questions, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or at the number in my profile.
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