Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Michigan

Sexual harassment by text message

I got a text message sent to me from my sister of a lewd act. (A X-ray pic of a blowjob) I found it interesting and funny and sent it to some friends including a few from work who thought it might also be funny. The text was sent by me at home not while at work. One of the people I sent the text to showed a co-worker and the co-worker went to management about it. I got fired for it. I never personaly showed anyone the text while at work. Can I get fired for sending a text to someone who then showed it to a third party who found it to be harassment?


Asked on 3/16/08, 10:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Morrison Action Defense Center

Re: Sexual harassment by text message

Yes. You may be discharged at any time for any reason. It doesn't have to be a good reason. Your only recourse might be the case whereby your employer discriminates (e.g. allows others who behave similarly to keep their jobs) because of your race, sex, age, etc.

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Answered on 3/16/08, 12:23 pm


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