Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in Utah

Sexual harassment in the workplace but by an owner's relative

I work at an animal hospital owned by 3 partners. One of the partner's brother has a key to the facility and comes and goes as he pleases (we are emergency only open at night and the 2 of the owners have stated that he is not an employee, nor does he have any financial connection with the company).Well the man leaned his entire body against the front side/chest of a female--name removed--member's body, reaching for something on the printer.There was a past situation where this same man bought panties for a different female he had no relationship with. The owner says he did nothing wrong and it ''wouldn't hold up in court anyway''. The entire--name removed-- consisting of females, are very uncomfortable with this man being in the facility. One other note, may it not be relevant, is that he spent 20 years in prison for ''drugs''. (Keep in mind, we are a medical facility, with controlled drugs on the premise also). What obligations do these partners have to keep us out of this situation with a man that has no legitimate involvement with the company?


Asked on 10/31/07, 7:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Sexual harassment in the workplace but by an owner's relative

Because he is allowed to be in the facility by the partners, they are responsible for his actions. These actions may be sufficient for sexual harassment. If there are other situations about which the female employees have complained about this man, there may be a case for sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. Note the owner is probably not a lawyer, so how does he know what will hold up in court? You may call for a free consulation.

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Answered on 10/31/07, 11:55 pm


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