What are my options when a harassing ex co-worker shows up at my new job?
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What are my options when a harassing ex co-worker shows up at my new job?
A former co-worker who has a history of harassing me at my current job is now working for the company I am going to interview with this week. Yesterday I was forced to call the authorities on him due to inappropriate calls and further harassment, some of it of a sexual nature. One of the older employees of this company is familiar with both of us, and came by asking me what happened, indicating that the ex coworker has been speaking with her regarding the subject. I was asked to interview first. I feel he will attempt to prevent me from getting hired. How can I prevent and/or identify this?
Asked on August 23, 2011 Texas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can sue the person harassing you for invasion of privacy. Invasion of privacy is a serious and unreasonable interference with your right to be left alone. Your lawsuit for invasion of privacy should also include a separate cause of action (claim) for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Intentional infliction of emotional distress is an extreme and outrageous act intended to cause and which does cause you emotional distress.
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