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    Angry Suspended After Complaining About Harassment

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of:
    I work in a field of mostly men, in Emergency Medical Services as a EMT. I adore my job and take pride in compassion and helping people. For the last few years, I have been subjected to a series of Hell involving my Bosses which consist of 2 and sometimes 3. They have been known for their sexual harassment & bullying for years and many women have come and gone through the years. Most never would stand up and just found a new place to work. I am extremely laid back. Not much offends me especially in this world where you become very close with your co-workers, when you see life & death every day, you form a bond. It is also a world of gossip and backstabbing sadly mostly among the women. I was subject to so many things it would take all day to write, but mostly I was targeted by one Supervisor that constantly told me to leave my husband, I would get a day off with pay if I left with him, He told me my husband was cheating on me and that he would give me and my kids more than any one could. I always responded with " No, I am happy with my life" and he would laugh and refuse to accept that. I would get phone calls when I worked up to 10 a day to the point that I was scared to answer and my co-workers would find excuses why I could not come to the phone. I lived in fear mostly because these jobs are hard to find & these guys were known for being aggressive & feared. The final straw was when I would not give in and one day he came in and told me in front of my partner and immediate Supervisor, that " He didn't like me" & was there " some way we can get rid of her" He told me " I will find something on you to get rid of you, I always do when I don't like someone" the final blow was " it will be sad when you & your kids are in the welfare line at Christmas" I walked out so mad and upset and my Supervisor ran outside to me and told me to "brush it off" The nest morning I was relieved by co-workers & one said I heard you are being harassed I would not put up with that. I stated "yes, it is wrong and I feel uncomfortable and I may do something about it" Before I got home my bosses were calling my phone non stop. They stated that heard what I said at work and someone wrote a formal complaint and since I didn't answer the phone I was suspended with out pay next shift & there was a mandatory meeting in 2 days. I obtained a lawyer, and when he confronted them, they overturned my suspension and acted like they had no idea what happened. I am supposed to be on a paid suspension but today on Christmas Eve, I was not paid. I am trying to reach my lawyer and my kids will suffer today. Sexual Harassment is a nightmare. I have had problems with my marriage, problems with depression & lost happiness. I have lost so called friends at work that turned there backs. I feel alone many days. I am proud that I am standing up to these people. I have had one witness ex employee come forward with a statement to what she endured. I was fortunate to take notes and keep records. To any woman that has been through this, my heart bleeds for you! No one deserves this! Please keep fighting for justice!

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    Default Re: Suspended After Complaining About Harassment

    Did you have a legal question or were you just venting? I didn't see a specific question.

    You also didn't furnish the name of your state.

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