Bob Whiteside wrote:
> "J"  wrote in message
> news:1111890339.396674.68000{at}g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> > Today I am at work and overhear a conversation that goes something
like
> > this.
> >
> > Girl 1: Says something about babys daddy getting a job so he could
> > start paying support. (Apparently she is not going through CSE...)
[snip conversation details]

> > I want to say something, but figure that I want to keep my job, and
I
> > am sure telling her what a selfish wench she is will not go too
well
> > with my boss, so I shut up and go back to work.
>
> Go to your direct supervisor or human resources manager armed with
> information about hostile work environment law.  The feminists like
to
> pretend only men create hostile work conditions, but the
conversations you
> have described fit the legal definition of speech restricted in the
> workplace.  Even if you only overheard a conversation between other
people,
> the fact your heard it can cause a hostile work environment.

This is absolutely right.  This is one of the clear definitions of
harassment now used.

[...]
> system to apply the laws against women too.  Under the law your
perception
> of what you heard is more important than what was actually said.
[...]

Spot on.  Some women in this group will sneer, "That wasn't
harassment!!!"  But the objective reality of it matters less than how
YOU took it.

> Remind the person you report the incidents to that they are required
by law
> to protect your confidentiality, not disclose your identity, and
commence a
> full blown investigation into your allegations.  Also point out the
fact you
> discussed your feelings of being uncomfortable with conversations
being
> heard in the workplace with a co-worker who can confirm the
conversations
> and your reaction to them.

The laws are worded without regard to gender, because even the
feminazis knew they could never ram it through if it define harassment
as man-to-woman.  Ergo, they must, by law, investigate the matter.
Even if the two bimbos figure out that you lodged the complaint, they
can't retaliate, because that's also against the law.

If the HR person doesn't pursue the matter, or if they don't protect
your identity, or if you get fired for complaining, you have grounds
for a lawsuit against the company.  Knowing this, and knowing that you
know this, your company won't just brush you off.
[...]



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