Is my boss sexually harrasing me?

Question

I'm afriad my boss, I m 14, is sexually harasing me. He accidently(?) grazed my chest the other day, he told me we should go to the beach together and be Beach Pals and when walking by he always rubs up against me or the other girls (but not enough for it to be noticeble the first or the second or the third time but it kind of adds up) and he got mad at me the other day and later told me to take something for free I said no then he led me over to his desk and was squeezing my arm and my hand I don't know what to do it that innapropriate? I don't know if that is just wrong morally or legally I don't know what to do?

Answer 1

Talk to your parents about the sistuation adn ask them for guidance.

Answer 2

umm yea if he is making u feel uncomfortable tell ur parents and quit

Answer 3

if you feel your boss is sexually harassing you, you should tell to your parents or you should report him,  but definely let someone know

Answer 4

I think it is wrong both morally and legally since your a minor. I think you should tell someone who works with you and ask for their advice (make sure they are older). They will know. Or ask a friend or an adult (eventhough telling ur parents may be uncomfortable)

Answer 5

Yes he is! He should be ashamed of himself! You can tell your parents, his boss, or learn a valuable skill that is difficult but you may need to learn this for the future:

Say "Dan" or whatever his name is "When you do that I do not like it, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I truly like my job, but I am  not a touchy feely person and would like it is you would not do that to me. Thank you." In the end you learn a valuable skill in dealing with these jerks and he will have respect for you because you handled it yourself. I bet he does not do it again. It happened to me, my boss was like that and when I met my first boyfriend he fired me for no reason! So nip it in the bud! Good luck, I know how lousy it makes you feel even though you are not at fault AT ALL for his bad behavior.

Answer 6

ya,you need to talk to someone.....

:( i am 14 too.

i have been in weird situations like tht too.

iam vry outspoken soo i say something..haha

Answer 7

well that is kinda scary!! if  i was you i would talk to my parents about it!! you wouldn`t wanna keep putting up with it ans let it get taken to far you know? cause then you might not be able to get outta kthe situation!! and that TOTALLY wouldn`t be good AT ALL!!! always! kaila bug!

Answer 8

Yea, that's really inappropriate If it makes you feel uncomfortable or threatened, it is sexual harassment. I don't know how old he is, but he shouldn't be asking for a 14 yr old girl to be his "beach pal" and shouldnt pressure you to take gifts from him. If you did take them, he'd probably say you owed him something. I would tell someone. If it bothers you, you should say something to someone b/c he probably won't be stopping anytime soon if you don't.

Answer 9

Yes, this is harassment and its illegal in the workplace. You should report all incidents to your Human Resources department, an ethics hotline if your work has one, or your boss's boss. Whenever you feel uncomfortable by his actions or words, tell him that he's making you uncomfortable and he should stop. This way, he received ample warning. Workplaces should be free of harassment, and if you ever feel uncomfortable, report his actions to the appropriate person.

If nothing else is done, you can call the police and file a formal complaint, and get your co-workers to do the same if your boss harassed them too. And tell your parents!

Answer 10

If your employer has a Human Resources department, you must immediately notify the HR director. If nothing is done, the company is asking for a serious law suit.

If your employer does not have an HR department, your state should have a labor relations/fair employment board where you can lodge a complaint.

To answer you question, yes, you are being harrassed, and no female employee should be subjected to this type of behavior.

Answer 11

yes, you are being harassed. you should report him. Tell your parents as well.

Answer 12

Tell your parents right away.  And quit that job.