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My boss called me "F$#*able"

Asked 5 August 2012 · 1 answer

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My boss told me I was F_ _ _ _able. I turned this in to his boss and HR after he started treating me differently then my male coworkers about time off, etc. It was investigated and he admitted to saying it. He did not get termed, I am assuming there was some action take. I was still expected to report to him and have 1:1 meetings alone behind closed doors. I ended up leaving 2 weeks ago for a job with less pay. I made it clear I was leaving because of him and had been an exemplary employee for 4 years. Several people have advised me to get an attorney. Should I?

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Visitor answer 12 November 2012

Well if you can find an attorney who can at least provide a free consultation, that would be extremely helpful. Be aware of how an attorney charges before hiring them; by hour and by contingency are very different payment plans.

Anyway, as to whether you can win, it would depend on who you want to sue and whether you can actually win. You could sue your boss directly for sexual harassment and you would stand a very good chance of winning, but the boss's own pocket might not be deep enough to get a decent award.

You could go after your former company, which would have more money, but proving that the company created a hostile work environment will depend on whether the company took the appropriate action against your former boss. This is debatable, and since I don't have all the facts, this will depend on how well your possible attorney can argue before a judge or jury.

Deciding whether to go forward is a personal decision, although if you want to, I urge you to do so sooner rather than later. Laws have built in time limits known as "statues of limitation" regarding how long after an injury a person can file a lawsuit. In other words, time is not a luxury if you wish to recover. Best of luck and please consult an attorney for legal advice, even if you decide not to bring suit.

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