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Asked about 1 year ago - Mount Airy, NC
FlagI was working for a local hospital, during my 90 day evaluation, my employment was terminated. After reviewing my evaluation papers, I noticed that the main reasons stated for me being terminated was that my employer was concerned because I had been asked out by patients and friends of patients (even though I turned down the offers), the evaluation also stated that on a couple occasions, a patient said that I showed cleavage, which is not the case, as I always wear something under my v-neck tops to keep from doing this. I believe that I was discriminated and my employment was terminated based on my sex. I am a professional employee, and have never had this problem at my previous employers.
It may be sex discrimination. If you were terminated in NC, you should contact the EEOC office. Nothing can really be done about it, from the perspective of an attorney, until the EEOC looks at the case and either delivers a remedy or issues a right to sue letter. Be careful, if you receive a right to sue letter you have very little time for an attorney to help you.
It certainly may be sex discrimination. You have 180 from the date of the discrimination (termination) to contact the EEOC. If you do not do that, your right to sue will be forever lost. However, you should keep in mind that the EEOC is not your advocate and cannot be "on your side." That is why I encourage you to consult with an experienced employment attorney before going to the EEOC.
It sounds to me as though this may be sex discrimination. I don't know everything that your evaluation said, but it fully appears that at least part of the reason that you were fired is because men find you attractive. You were not, as far as your posting suggests, acting in any way inappropriately. When you add to the "being asked out a lot" aspect the fact that cleavage was mentioned a couple of times, I think you should certainly consult with a local attorney at your earliest opportunity.
Good luck to you.
I agree that on the facts above, sex discrimination is implied. You did not say how long ago you were terminated. Many places of employment have an in-house appeal process. It may be required in order to preserve your right to sue under other claims besides discrimination. Check your employee manual or call your union steward. A lawyer could inform you of the complete range of remedies available to you.
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