Wrongful

I was laid off after 6+ years of employment by a man who's construction business was in trouble when I was hired. I helped him increase sales from $1M+ to $3M+ in the first two years. I was always given positive feedback on my work. Two weeks before Christmas '05, I was laid off because he said he was in financial trouble and would be reducing the workforce. He said he would take on my duties. A week later the part-time male college student I had hired and trained to do payroll and a/p was asked to work more hours. Since my departure no other layoffs have occurred outside the normal winter layoffs. It is becoming obvious to me that I was "let go" for a different reason. Approx. 7 months prior to my lay off, he had told me that he had feeling for me that had started approx. 2 years ago. I believe he felt comfortable telling me this because my husband and I were having marital problems. I had no interested in him and I believe it was obvious. As my husband and I reconciled, my boss became verbally distant and rarely came into the office. This is so very unfair. Can I do anything about this?

1 answer  |  asked Jan 9, 2006 1:57 PM [EST]  |  applies to Colorado

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Nina Kazazian
Wrongful Termination

Based on the facts you describe, it sounds like you may have grounds for a claim of wrongful termination. If your suspicions are correct, and your termination had to do with your employer's "feelings" for you which were rebuffed, you may have a claim for sexual harassment. There are procedural requirements for preserving and bringing such claims, and certain time limitations apply. In order to properly address the issues you raise, and identify all potential claims, I strongly recommend you consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. If you would like to set up a consultation meeting, please feel free to call me at my office--303-888-1100. Thanks for your question. Nina H. Kazazian, Kazazian & Associates, LLC, Denver, Colorado.

posted by Nina Kazazian  |  Jan 9, 2006 4:18 PM [EST]

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