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Coworker slept with boss for promotion

I was in line for a promotion and didn’t get it
because one of my coworkers slept with my
boss to get it, can I sue? I’m based in Texas
and my companies head quarters is in Seattle

Asked on September 30, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

No, you have no cause of action here. There is no law preventing such behavior. That having been said, this relationship might violate company policy. In any event, it is not a legal matter based on the few facts given. So, for example, if you were sexually harassed but did not give in to your boss's advances, then you may have a claim for discrimination. However, absent that, unless this action specifically breached the terms of a union or employment contract, it was legal. Unprofessional but legal.


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