Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Tennessee

Withholding Sexual Harassment Information

Sexual harassment has definately occured, but the victim has not yet filed a complaint. If that person confides in another co-worker and seeks help from that person, is it illegal for them to NOT notify the employer or EEOC?


Asked on 3/29/04, 1:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James R. Becker, Jr. Becker Law Firm

Re: Withholding Sexual Harassment Information

It is not illegal to not tell an employer about the sexual harassment, but it may be a violation of company policy. By contrast, if a witness is asked by the EEOC as part of its investigation of a sexual harassment claim if the harassment occurred and the individual lies about it, that could present a case of perjury.

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Answered on 4/05/04, 11:20 am


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