Managers Unwanted Advances

Summary

In Michigan, you can file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the incident. If a manager admitted to asking you to a bar, it strengthens your case. Document the admission and report it to HR and the EEOC. The EEOC law against sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Examples include inappropriate comments, threats affecting employment, and actions that interfere with work performance. Feeling ashamed involves guilt, while fear is an emotional response to a threat.

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Uncomfortable, harassed and intimidated I'm in Michigan but it's an EEOC case
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Michigan, you can file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the incident. Here are the details of the nearest EEOC office:

EEOC Detroit Field Office


Phone: *-*-*-*
Address: Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, * Michigan Avenue, Room *, Detroit, MI *
Website: www.eeoc.gov
What if the manager admitted to telling me to go to the bar with him
If the manager admitted to the act, it strengthens your case. Document the admission if possible. Michigan law prohibits sexual harassment, which includes unwanted advances. You can report this to your HR department and the EEOC.
What is the EEOC law against sexual harassment
The EEOC law against sexual harassment includes:
- Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.
- Harassment that affects an individual's employment, interferes with work performance, or creates a hostile work environment.
- Employers are liable for harassment by supervisors if they're aware and don't take prompt action.
What is an example of verbal conduct of a sexual nature
An example of verbal conduct of a sexual nature could include inappropriate comments about a person's body, sexual jokes, or explicit requests for sexual favors. Remember, it's about how the recipient perceives the behavior, not the intent of the person making the comments.
What is an example of harassment that affects an individuals employment
An example could be a supervisor threatening to fire an employee unless they accept unwanted sexual advances. This creates a hostile work environment and can negatively impact the individual's employment status.
What is an example of interfere with work performance
An example of interference with work performance could be a supervisor constantly making inappropriate comments or advances towards an employee, causing them to feel uncomfortable and unable to focus on their work.
What is the difference of how a person can confuse being ashamed and having fear
Feeling ashamed often involves guilt or embarrassment about one's actions or circumstances. Fear, on the other hand, is an emotional response to a perceived threat. It's possible to confuse the two if a person feels ashamed due to fear of judgment or repercussions.