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Co-Workers are disrespectful
I don't like some of my girlfriend's male co-workers. Two guys in particular always use foul language and tell dirty jokes in mixed company. They are class-less and disrespectful. I prefer to NOT attend any functions, but she loves me and wants me by her side. However, she asks me to 'laugh it off,' which I cannot do all the time. Any suggestions?
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Hi, I'm old enough to be your grandfather. I hope the wisdom that comes with age and life experience will be helpful to you.
You are correct in what you have written. These two gentlemen, I use the term loosely, think they are still in school and are Big Men On Campus (BMOC). They are not only not BMOC they are violating federal EEOC guidelines by creating a harmful and sexually harassing workplace.
Your girlfriend is also right in asking you to just ignore these tow idiots. Most likely everyone knows them for who and what they are and has decided to just ignore them. Which is fine, that is their choice.
The problem is that someone like yourself, someone's spouse or significant other is free to go to the State Office of EEOC and file a complaint anonymously. While this is not something I recommend it it is possible to do so.
The reason I don't recommend doing so is that the employer, while this too is against EEOC guidelines, could retaliate and fire the person or person they believe responsible for reporting this to the EEOC. You see there are heavy finds for allowing this kind a behaviour in the work place.
My advise: As long as your girlfriend can turn a deaf ear to them let it be. If the language and jokes start to be direct directly at her, or if they start to harass her personally. Then you would be well within your rights to step in and protect her.
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You need to sit down and talk to her. tell her how you feel.
I particulaly dislike people with no morals etc, so i'd say you could also have a word with them at some point-drop an email or something. if the jokes are sexual, you could even contact the boss, seeing as it may be harrasment. Hope this helps :)
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