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Boss claims my appearance makes coworkers "uncomfortable." Am I the harasser or the harassee?
Recently, my boss informed me that several unnamed male coworkers had noticed my nipples (through my bra and sweater) in our very cold office and complained that it made them "uncomfortable."
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Incidentally, because I thought my boss was just playing games or testing me (two of her hobbies), my first instinct was to ignore the whole thing. However, my sister pointed out that there might be a more serious office-politics motivation behind it. That's why I'm now wondering if I need to defend myself. Also: if confronted, my boss can easily say that she was only warning me about some office gossip, and not actually reprimanding me. Attorney answers (1)
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Answered over 2 years ago.
Personal Injury Lawyer in Cambridge, MA.
You should call me, or another attorney to discuss this matter. Your boss nor anyone else in your office should ever under these circumstances make any comment regarding your nipples. That is illegal and inappropriate behavior. Please call me when you have a minute~ before you speak with your boss again about this.
Joseph Chancellor (617) 725-2675 www.chancellorlaw.com 2 people marked this answer as good
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