is it against the law for 2 male bosses to put a female in a closed door office with a male that she is accusing of touching her?
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is it against the law for 2 male bosses to put a female in a closed door office with a male that she is accusing of touching her?
A male hugged her and than belittled her for doing her job, then the 2 male bosses put her in an office with him and told her she was wrong.
Asked on March 13, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
It may well be actionable, since to put a woman in with a man who she had complained of engaging in unconsented touching may be sexual harassment or discrimination: she is being forced to associate with a harasser. It may also be illegal retaliation for making sexual harassment complaint to "make her job uncomfortable"--the law does not let employers punish employees for making discrimination or harassment complaints. The woman may wish to contact the EEOC to discuss the matter and possibly file a complaint.
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