Legal Question in Employment Law in New Hampshire

My boss and his brother crack jokes about me being gay even though I am,not. This has been going on for 9 months,now everyday im the center of the bullying but im afraid to fight back because he is my boss and his,brother I dont want to get fired. Can I sue?


Asked on 9/09/12, 4:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Skinner, III Associated Attorneys of New England

Yes, you can sue. Whether you are gay or straight, New Hampshire prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

See http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/xxxi/354-a/354-a-mrg.htm

However, you might be even MORE uncomfortable at work after you sue them for workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation than you are now. As I've recommended previously in these forums, you might be better off addressing the issue, on your own, internally. If you are subsequently fired for honestly trying to address the issue- then you should contact me to discuss filing a claim.

The first step would be to file a "charge" with the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights [and the EEOC]. See http://www.nh.gov/hrc/aboutus.html

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Answered on 9/10/12, 6:06 am


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