Can you be fired from your job for sexual harrasment if you talk sexual with someone outside of the workplace?
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Not if it happened outside the workplace and after working hours.  As far as I know, sexual harrassment only occurs when the person receiving the comment, approach, or inappropriate personal contact perceives it as insulting, demeaning, or threatening.  Many people bend the sexual harrassment rules in the workplace by hitting on or accepting remarks from their co-workers.  I think that policies against sexual harrassment exist only for the workplace environment (whichever this environment may be).  But I believe that a person can get in trouble with the cops if he or she is accused of bothering another person in a sexual way.
140651
If your boss had counseled you on this issue in the past then, yes he can fire you for this offense.  If this is the first time he has spoken with you about it, I would definitely contact a lawyer.  However, you should always excuse yourself from a room, especially a professional setting, if you even think you would be emitting any kind of bodily noise.  My friend's husband thinks it's ok to pass gas where ever he is and it's not ok, it's completely rude and inconsiderate.
140128
Yes. My husband was almost fired for something he said in retaliation.  Another employee was talking in a very vulgar manner and my husband told him he didn't have to take that from anybody.  The hiring supervisor made my husband write a 5 page essay on respect for the individual or else be fired.  The guy that was causing it all got off scott free because him and the manager are buddies.  If Sam Walton could see what's happening with his company now he'd fire half the people working in upper managment.
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Get one of those voice activated recorders and when he confronts you, make sure it's on.  Then take the recording to your boss - if she/he doesn't do anything about it, you may be out of luck.  Worse comes to worse see an attorney- this could sexual  harassment and that's illegal!
127421
Absolutely there are laws to protect you, but what you have stated is somewhat vague, you should try asking a more specific questions, where did the icident take place home, work? what kind of harassment? sexual, physical,or verbal was it your boss or a coworker.
136108
off-course its illegal,you cant fire someone because off there politic opinions.if they took a day of work to attend then you can take disciplinary action as normal for lack of attendance,however you can only fire them if they have received previous verbal and written warnings.
263015
Honest answer? Sue the guy for sexual harrassment. He needs to be shown he can't treat people like that, you may have to leave the company but there are other jobs, plus do you want to work for such a sleaze? Also, you need to make sure he can't do this to anyone else.
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There are some lines i don't cross.  \nDating anyone at work is a no no.\n\nSure at work things fly around in the work place...  \nBut you are responding to them, in other words accepting the game and playing with him in this flirting..\n \nMaybe the best bet would be. dont respond every email or message that is sent. It will die down slowly..\nI can understand you dont want it to put up a brick wall.. \nAs You might loose your job. But at the same time.. \nif he presses you for a reply, Just brushing it off as a joke. \nThis can work just as well. It saves face for him as well as yourself.. \n\nBe careful.  You dont want to scream sexual harassment..  \nNot when your responding and playing the game with him.\nBecause if you do, he will throw it back to you.\n\nSo my suggestion would be, Just don't respond as much.. find work .. make yourself busy. And maybe find another job in the mean time. \n\nBlessings ALD
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You are the entire HR department or you just work there?  If there are others, they must take your complaint seriously or risk legal action.\n\nMake sure you document clearly every single episode (you have been doing this, right?) including time and date and other witnesses.\n\nYou are correct that no one has to endure this in the workplace.  It sounds like sexual harassment as well.  Your company employs this contractor, so they are liable for his behavior as well as the individual.\n\nIf your company continues to do nothing, go get a good lawyer and make this stop immediately!  You deserve it!\n\nGood luck!
277421
The only way "around" it is to be straightforward about it, be proactive.  Let them know about it but don't offer the details, and if they ask treat it as a unique occurance.  If you don't tell them and they find out on their own you're fired.
350670
I advise not dating your boss.  Things go wrong and you get fired.
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I believe it's called the Sarbanns-Oxley act and the Whistleblower's Protection act.\n\nBasically, if you cannot be fired, your anonimity is guaranteed, and you cannot be demoted for reporting unethical or illegal conduct by the company or any individual within the company.
105968
This is a federal law.They cannot fire you if you are out on a FM LA leave.See an employment lawyer or go to a web site on FM LA
521584
Hi, It might be offensive language, but I don't think it can be considered sexual harassment.  It is the same as saying a cuss word.  Why is everyone so quick to sue someone?  If you sue, you will NEVER be able to get a job, because it will be public knowledge and no one will hire someone who is in litigation or has won a judgment with a previous employer for fear you will do the same with them.
115304
It depends on your state.  If you live in an employment-at-will state (most are) then your employer can fire you for any reason, or no reason at all, unless there is a written contract stating otherwise.
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I was caught by a boss and his assistant having sex with a coworker under a staircase, then I was caught on camera having sex in the staff room with an entirely different person !\nI left that job shortly after.
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I was falsely accused of sexual harassment and I a female! At the place I worked these guys were making suggestive comments to me and all this... I just ignored them. One guy got mad and turned me in for sexual harassment! Said I was making suggestive remarks and wearing inappropriate clothes and I got written up, and then fired the next week. I talked to my lawyer and they agreed to take it off my record of employment, but wouldn't rehire me. What a load of crap! Tell him to get a lawyer!