If I was sexually assaulted by a guy at work but when I told the managers about it they decided to fire both of us, is this legal?
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If I was sexually assaulted by a guy at work but when I told the managers about it they decided to fire both of us, is this legal?
Asked on December 10, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
No, it is most likely not legal. You were the victim not just of sexual assault, but also of illegal sexual-based employment harassment, since it was a co-worker who attacked you, at work. Terminating you after reporting it would appear to be a violation of the anti-discrimination laws, which forbid retaliating against the victim of sexual harassment or discrimination for reporting it. You should contact your state civil/equal rights agency or the federal EEOC; and/or speak with a private employment attorney about possibly bringing a lawsuit.
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