Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Pennsylvania

Re: co worker having affair with boss

You asked about being downsized so the boss's "girlfriend" could have your job.

Unfortunately the law is very clear against you in this matter. It is discrimination to use a position of power to sexually harass or to obtain sexual favors from another person. It is not sexual harassment to fire another person for the benefit of a person with whom one is having a relationship.

I agree your situation sucks, but then, at least your former employer won't dare contest your claim for unemployment compensation. Good luck, and think yourself better off not working for such an employer.

Discrimination is where a party acts against the interest of a member of a protected class because of their membership in that class. Harassment is where adverse conduct is based (or tolerated) on an unequal power relationship in the parties.

Regards,

Roger

Re: co worker having affair with boss

It sounds as if you may have been discriminated against. Feel free to call our offices to discuss. We will ask you a few questions to determine how much you are entitled to recover. You can also feel free to e-mail me directly.