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What action can be taken?
I am currently employed as a waitress at ‘the restaurant’.
The owner of ‘the restaurant’ put his hands on my waist,
held my hands, pushed me against a wall, and grinded on
the back of me, all while repeatedly telling him to get his
hands off of me. I filed a police report. What can I do now?
Asked on January 18, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, North Carolina
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
What you describe is indeed sexual harassment, which is barred by the laws prohibiting sex-based discrimination. Try contacting the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to file a complaint; they may be investigate and take action on your behalf, and may get you compensation. If they can't or won't help, contact a private employment law attorney about possibly suing. But of course, your safety is your first priority: if you feel he may attack you, you may need to quit the job and put distance between you and him while pursuing legal remedies.
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