“Is it legal for my boss to share my felony conviction at work and make inappropriate advances towards me? #LegalRights #WorkplaceHarassment”
Have you recently been convicted of a felony and are facing issues with your employer sharing personal information without your consent? Are you experiencing inappropriate behavior from your boss, including sexual harassment and threats to your job security? Here are some insights and advice on how to handle this challenging situation:
**Legal Rights and Boundaries:**
– Understand your rights as an employee regarding the confidentiality of your personal information, especially concerning a criminal record.
– Consult with a legal professional to explore options for addressing the unauthorized disclosure of your felony conviction by your employer.
**Workplace Harassment and Misconduct:**
– Document any instances of inappropriate behavior from your boss, such as unwanted sexual advances or verbal harassment.
– Consider reporting the harassment to HR or the appropriate authorities, keeping a record of all communications and actions taken.
**Seeking Support and Resources:**
– Reach out to organizations that specialize in workplace harassment and legal rights to receive guidance and support in dealing with this situation.
– Prioritize your safety and well-being by seeking help from qualified professionals who can assist you in navigating through these challenges.
Remember, you deserve to work in a safe and respectful environment, free from harassment and discrimination. Don’t hesitate to advocate for yourself and seek assistance to address these issues effectively. #WorkplaceRights #LegalAdvice #SupportAndResources #WorkplaceEtiquette
Your conviction is public record. So he can tell anyone he wants.
I’m not sure why he thinks it’s a good or professional look for him to be announcing it. Very tacky.
I would tell you to quit, but you may have a hard time finding work depending on what the felony is for.
OP, have you been referred to a re-entry program? It is a program that offers support and job referrals to people with felonies. There are also training programs for those with felony convictions. You can also Google jobs for felons to be linked to resources in your area.
Boss isn’t going to stop being an ass.
One way to handle this is to simply own it. Remove his power to use it against you. Use it for yourself. Come up with some light hearted – but not rude -responses to his dumbfuckery.
Keep your eye out for other job opportunities.
Your conviction is a matter of public record. Anyone can go into the courthouse and look up all the details. Don’t get hung up on it being your “personal information,” because it’s not.
Your boss is an ass, and I’m no HR professional, but wouldn’t this be classified as hostile workplace harassment?
https://www.mcafeetaft.com/best-practices-for-oklahoma-employers-when-inquiring-about-criminal-histories/
Just so you know, if I was the person being introduced. I would be judging your boss for being out of line and rude wayyy more than I would judge you for being a felon.thats just so unnecessary and seems like some jkind of power play your boss is doing.
Lots of good people have made mistakes in the past and happen to be felons. Yes some people are assholes about it like your boss. if I was you I would just own it and shrug it off. “Yup I’m the reformed hard-core ex con, nice to meet you.”
I’m kinda snarky but I’d snap back “so is Martha Stewart”
I’m sorry OP that your boss thinks it’s okay to do that but like what many others are saying, might as well own it. I do a lot of advocacy professionally and talk about my past regularly to encourage others that where you are now isn’t where you have to continue being and that there is hope. You could easily change it around to be like “yes I am a felon and look at how much I am accomplishing” and then you too would be encouraging others! I do think though that your boss ITA and you 110% have options besides there and I would look into those options because it’s hard to succeed when the people around you are holding you down. Congrats on your almost masters degree! You got this 💪
Not HR advice:
It seems like the boss is attempting to keep you dependent on them and manipulate you into not reporting past bad behavior and possibly get away with further bad behavior in the future.
I would suggest continuing to look for a different job if you can do so without the boss finding out and becoming more vindictive.
Oh– I see you want to stay put for your own reasons. You aren’t going to be able to control what the boss says and does and he knows that. (I mean there are laws about sexual harassment, but he’ll lie if he has to so…)
Basically, you’ll have to choose your fate: stay or go.