Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in New Jersey

sexual harassment on the job

I'm an environmental hygenist. I work @ a lge project w/a lot more men than worman. A supervisor approached me & asked me to perform oral sex on him. When I said no, he continued to ask me about my sex life w/my Fiance. All the while he had his arm around me. I told my boss, we followed protocol. The next day the supervisor cornered me in a trailer at the job site. He was fired the next morning. do i have any legal rights to sue.


Asked on 6/24/07, 9:32 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Re: sexual harassment on the job

Your story indicates that your boss and your company did everything and then some in complying with laws against workplace sexual harassment.

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Answered on 6/24/07, 10:12 pm
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: sexual harassment on the job

Had you been adversely affected at work from reporting his advances, then you could sue. But as you describe it, you followed the company protocol and the offensive supervisor was discharged. The company did what it was required to do, and you are not affected in your employment.

So, No.

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Answered on 6/24/07, 10:15 pm
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: sexual harassment on the job

That is some pretty egregious and serious sexual harassment. You should immediately file a claim with the EEOC and your state agency. Please feel free to contact our offices. We handle these cases. 267.639.3105.

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Answered on 6/25/07, 8:37 am


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