Sexual Harassment Stories and Experiences

Jessica, California

     I worked as a waitress at a local establishment for the last five years.  In those five years I was constantly being grabbed by the night manager, he would come up behind me when I would be standing at the counter, doing my checks, etc.,  He would put his arms in front of me to block my movement and proceed to kiss me on the neck. I asked him to stop many times

     I finally told the owner who told me that the night manager had worked there longer than me and I just had to deal with it. 

     The busboys would constantly grab at the waitresses , and we all knew nothing was ever going to be done.  One night one of the busboys picked me up, carried me outside and threw me in the back of a pick up truck, finally getting off me after I kicked him. 

     I stopped reporting these things because I was basically told nothing would be done. 

     This year I finally had enough and quit.  I was encouraged by all the other waitresses to speak up, as this was happening to them also. 

     I am in litigation right now, and am experiencing retaliation and backlash.  My former employer has shown up at my home, and is spreading rumors all around that I am a slut, etc.  All of the waitresses that “supported” me have suddenly disappeared of the face of the earth. 

     I am trying my best to be strong.  I have a great lawyer and think that I will be able to get through this, but it is really really hard.  Thanks for reading.

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