Legal Question in Employment Law in Pennsylvania
harrassment at workplace
my supervisor harasses me by pulling my hair, slapping my back and head, putting tacks on my chair, calling me names such as slut. she comments on my breasts. previously i haven't recorded these incidents. but i am continually stressed and dread going to work. do i have any recourse available to me????
Asked on 3/19/04, 12:26 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Bryan Tuk
Mandracchia & Modesti, LLC
Re: harrassment at workplace
Depending on the circumstances, this may constitute sexual harassment, even though the person you've described is also female. There is case law that supports this theory.
You may have recourse under a law commonly called Title VII. Please email me to discuss further.
Answered on 3/19/04, 2:00 pm