QUESTION
Can someone sue the former COO of a company for allowing another employee to harass them?
Asked on Feb 18th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Tennessee
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Even if the COO gets fired 2 to 3 weeks after the harassed employee quits.
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Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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I would need the details. It will depend on the circumstances and the issues are with potentially the individual and the company.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 6:16 AM
The suit would be against the company, not the employee if you feel you have been the subject of illegal discrimination, you should speak with an attorney that handles these cases I do not. I can tell you that harass is not necessarily illegal discrimination. Not all discrimination is illegal.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 6:16 AM
An attorney would need all the facts to respond to your question.
Answered on Feb 21st, 2014 at 6:16 AM
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You could, but you are probably better off suing the company. Of course that presupposes that the harassment was illegal. Not all harassment is. I suggest you talk with a local employment attorney first. If it is illegal harassment, you may need to file a claim with the EEOC first.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 10:26 PM
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Assuming the harassment is illegal, the company may be liable.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2014 at 10:24 PM