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I reside in South Carolina and have been sexually harassed by a Manager for a couple of months now. At first it was a gentle slap on the butt, no harm no foul. Which led from slapping, to grabbing my butt. From there, it has continued every time I work with this employee to even cupping my breast with his hand. I've spoken to another manager about the situation and was told That's just how he is. I've asked him to stop repeatedly but he just laughs and smiles. "Oh don't worry, I don't mean any harm by it". I'm also afraid to go directly to my GM because of how his work ethic is with other employees in the back. He talks crap about everyone in the back to the back of house, and WILL NOT say anything to your face directly. Poor choices of mannerism, and completely unprofessional. The GM will NOT handle anything confidentially. And with that said, I'm afraid of voicing my problems to him. I feel the first thing that would happen if I DID say anything at all; I'd be fired. I can't jeopardize my employment. I'm currently looking for better opportunities, and trying to maintain composure. There is Playboy magazines in the back, naked pictures of women behind the bar ontop of the cabinets. I'm not in the "in crowd" with the people that I do work with. I go there to do a job, and come home afterwards, I don't want to get involved in the drama that is there. Which is viewed as I'm a "debbie downer", and "a bitch". What are my choices in this?
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): South Carolina Already Tried: Talking to one of the managers at work. Haven't sought any legal help yet until now.
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QUESTION: "What are my choices in this?"
ANSWER: First of all, please allow me to take a moment and say that I am genuinely sorry for all you have been through with this ordeal. I mean every word of that, and I deeply regret the obvious serious obstacles occasioned by this situation. Accordingly, I am pleased to share some good news with you in that a solution does exist. You have a right to a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and/or Harassment as defined by law. Sexual harassment such as you have described is a category specifically protected by federal law. In terms of taking action, the remedy prescribed by law is exclusive, meaning if you want to assert your rights and secure an authoritative and official determination as to your particular workplace, this is done through the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Everything you need is provided here for free: Filing A Charge. You have six months from the last incident in which to file, meaning there is still plenty of time to act. As the investigation unfolds, you may receive what is called a "Right to Sue Letter". At that time, you would confer with legal counsel about filing civil Litigation (lawsuit in Court). As to your first step, however, that would be to file your claim as soon as possible.
Frankly, I must say that yours is about the most compelling and egregious case I have seen within memory. Truly, you do deserve better treatment. I hope you see justice accomplished.
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