how do i go about being sexually harrass by a customer at my workplace
i was sexually assaulted by a customer at my workplace no police report was filed an incident report was filed till the next day because it was suggested they didnt know how to deal with my situation there was no security nor LP the cameras in my department are always off i believe they didnt follow protocol the things my bosses said were unbelievable its like they didnt care im a sales associate at home depot i work in the hardware department.
1 answer | asked Jun 5, 2013 7:25 PM [EST] | applies to Illinois
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Sexual harassment by a customer is like sexual harassment by a co-worker. If the company is not aware of the sexual harassment, it is not responsible for it. Once the company learns that the co-worker or customer is sexually harassing an employee, though, the company has an obligation to take appropriate action to stop it, including termination of the co-worker, if necessary, or banning the customer from the store.
If you are concerned that this customer might come back, consider contacting an employment lawyer near you. The attorney can help you write a request for help that is effective and provides as much protection as possible against retaliation.
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Jun 6, 2013 07:42 AM [EST]
If you are concerned that this customer might come back, consider contacting an employment lawyer near you. The attorney can help you write a request for help that is effective and provides as much protection as possible against retaliation.
posted by Neil Klingshirn | Jun 6, 2013 07:42 AM [EST]
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