100%. Never take legal advice from internet strangers. Consult an actual attorney. This applies to both sides of this argument.
My company is based in Texas, an “at will” state. If, as the meme implies, someone else started discussing a kink and proceeded to “be vanilla” (I read that as judgemental) to the point where you feel compelled to act appalled, then they are creating a hostile environment. I know this because I actually hired employment attorneys for my companies and most of our clients require new contractors to watch training videos that cover this. DO NOT bring up your kink in random conversation though as you would be the one creating a hostile environment. Either way, “at will” does not supersede anti-discrimination laws.
As should be obvious, in order to sue, you will need proof and you should maintain a detailed record of your experiences as they happen.
100%. Never take legal advice from internet strangers. Consult an actual attorney. This applies to both sides of this argument.
My company is based in Texas, an “at will” state. If, as the meme implies, someone else started discussing a kink and proceeded to “be vanilla” (I read that as judgemental) to the point where you feel compelled to act appalled, then they are creating a hostile environment. I know this because I actually hired employment attorneys for my companies and most of our clients require new contractors to watch training videos that cover this. DO NOT bring up your kink in random conversation though as you would be the one creating a hostile environment. Either way, “at will” does not supersede anti-discrimination laws.
As should be obvious, in order to sue, you will need proof and you should maintain a detailed record of your experiences as they happen.
Once again. Talk to a lawyer.