Legal Question in Employment Law in Virginia

Layoff/Harrassment

I was harrassed for six months by my boss. Nothing was done from higher up. I filed a complaint with corporate and still nothing done. Actually, once the complaint was filed I was laid off. My position has recently been posted. I feel I was let go due to retaliation. Can a company just dismiss harrassment complaints?


Asked on 2/19/07, 12:24 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Ruth Emily Kochard Ruth Emily Kochard, Counselor at Law

Re: Layoff/Harrassment

No, they may not, Based upon the facts presented you may very well have a claim for retaliatory discharge. I would suggest contacting an attorney to review in detail any potential case.

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Answered on 2/19/07, 12:54 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Layoff/Harrassment

Yes, you might have viable claims in federal court if the alleged harassment was sexual in nature, but not for other kinds of harassment not sexually-based.

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Answered on 2/19/07, 7:41 am


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