[FL] What are my rights if a coworker is making inappropriate comments and invading my personal space at work?

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In Florida, workplace sexual harassment is prohibited under the Florida Civil Rights Act and federal law (Title VII). Victims may file a lawsuit if a claim is properly submitted through the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Florida Commission on Human Relations (FCHR), and the employer fails to resolve the issue.

To initiate a lawsuit, you should:

Document the incidents.
Report the harassment to HR or a supervisor.
File a charge with the EEOC or FCHR within the required timeframes (generally 180 days for the FCHR and 300 days for the EEOC). (FL Stat § 760.11)

If the agencies decide not to pursue charges, you generally have 90 days from their decision to file a lawsuit. (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1))

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I work in FL for a cannabis dispensary. A new employee, male, on our first meet said “you're beautiful.” He noticed I wore a wedding ring but still asked me out. He also continued to call me beautiful, told me I smelled great, and got very close to me at work.

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I understand that this situation can be uncomfortable and concerning for you. Have you reported this behavior to your supervisor or HR department?

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Have there been any other incidents with this employee or similar situations in the workplace?

Yes. All the female employees had similar interactions with him.

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What has management done so far? I understand this situation can be quite stressful. Have there been any changes in the workplace environment since you reported the issue?

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To initiate a lawsuit, you should:

Document the incidents.
Report the harassment to HR or a supervisor.
File a charge with the EEOC or FCHR within the required timeframes (generally 180 days for the FCHR and 300 days for the EEOC). (FL Stat § 760.11)

If the agencies decide not to pursue charges, you generally have 90 days from their decision to file a lawsuit. (42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1))

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