What is the name of your state? Illinois
In December, my direct supervisor (and an Attorney) forcibly kissed me in a cab. The driver of the cab heard me say "stop, you are my boss". He eventually stopped and I got out of the cab as soon as possible. I was very uncomfortable around him for the next few days and he constantly kept inquiring as to why. Finally, I broke down and told him it was due to the kisses. He became very rude and condescending and said that he would have had the decency to not ever discuss it. He made me feel so awful that I just left his office and did not tell anyone. The next nine months were a living hell for me at work because of this boss. I eventually went to a doctor for anti-anxiety medication due to the stress from working with him. In addition, I had a few unexplained seizures during that time that I am now told could be traced to the stress from the incident. A few months ago a new woman was hired as an assistant for both of us. Incidentally, she was making more money than me! Last week, I was "laid-off" supposedly because there is not enough work for me. However, the assistant who makes more money is still employed. I truly feel that I was discriminated against by my boss after I resisted his advancements and that it was a contribution to me being "laid-off". I am angry and emotionally hurt due to my bosses advancements and the way he subsequently treated me. I want to know if I can still pursue any legal action now that I am no longer employed and since it has been almost ten months? I believe I can find out the name of the cab driver if I need a witness. What should I do?
In December, my direct supervisor (and an Attorney) forcibly kissed me in a cab. The driver of the cab heard me say "stop, you are my boss". He eventually stopped and I got out of the cab as soon as possible. I was very uncomfortable around him for the next few days and he constantly kept inquiring as to why. Finally, I broke down and told him it was due to the kisses. He became very rude and condescending and said that he would have had the decency to not ever discuss it. He made me feel so awful that I just left his office and did not tell anyone. The next nine months were a living hell for me at work because of this boss. I eventually went to a doctor for anti-anxiety medication due to the stress from working with him. In addition, I had a few unexplained seizures during that time that I am now told could be traced to the stress from the incident. A few months ago a new woman was hired as an assistant for both of us. Incidentally, she was making more money than me! Last week, I was "laid-off" supposedly because there is not enough work for me. However, the assistant who makes more money is still employed. I truly feel that I was discriminated against by my boss after I resisted his advancements and that it was a contribution to me being "laid-off". I am angry and emotionally hurt due to my bosses advancements and the way he subsequently treated me. I want to know if I can still pursue any legal action now that I am no longer employed and since it has been almost ten months? I believe I can find out the name of the cab driver if I need a witness. What should I do?