Plus-Size Lady Gets $15k In Damages After Taking Legal Action Against Her Boss For His Derogatory And Sexual Remarks

The redditor ended up standing up for herself, explaining how such talk is inappropriate.

Maryjane

• Published in Interesting
• June 30, 2022

For the longest time, it seemed that employers could get away scot-free with almost anything if they really wanted to. They only needed to hold the employee’s job at ransom.

But recently, things are beginning to change in favor of the employees, and we’re seeing numerous cases of employees standing up for themselves and telling managers and bosses alike to shove it where the sun doesn’t enter. And while it’s always pleasing to read such stories, it’s even more satisfying when it’s all done through some well-calculated malicious compliance.

A Reddit user named u/Anubis3210 recalled that she found herself in a similar scenario back when she was 19 and in college. She used to work at a very prominent restaurant; it was her first job, and she had been doing it for four years at the time.

Everything was fine for the majority of her career there until she had to leave her current residence for college, and luckily, she found work in a different branch. However, the company had a change in management about a year later.

It is important to note that the Redditor is a chubby girl who is very confident in her appearance. Unfortunately, her new boss had an issue with the way she was dressing, particularly about wearing leggings, as he frequently singled her out, demanding that she stop dressing the way she did because it would “lead to men harassing or raping her.”

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He was adamant in his comments so much so that he would occasionally tell her rather graphic stories of sexual abuse he witnessed as a result of the leggings the Redditor used to wear. This is a direct red flag because the boss appeared to be implying that the assault was somehow the victim’s fault.

She eventually stood up for herself, stating how such talk is inappropriate. Scroll down to see how the entire story unfolded, eventually leading to a lawsuit and the company paying the Redditor $15,000 in compensation.

I'm a plus size girl

Then we got a new boss

He singled me out

He yelled at me for something minor

The original terrible boss came back

He said I should sue him

The company agreed to a mediation

Messing with the wrong pre law student

A much needed edit

The stories of employees setting their bosses straight is just fulfilling to read

The post received over 14,000 upvotes and a number of Reddit awards. People were generally supportive of her, saying it was admirable that she stood up to a bully.

Some added that if he was doing this to her, he was probably doing it to other ladies as well, so surely it taught the boss a lesson. Scroll down to read some interesting comments made by Redditors on this topic.

Doubling down the ultimate of stupidity

This is just my first big win

A much needed question which got an answer

I feel like a millionaire now

Just clarifying things right here

Being surprised you stayed

How does one find a lawyer?

Good on you for proving him wrong

Why go back to the company?

I doubt the experience will be the same

The reality of it all

Employees who face harassment at work from coworkers or employers should always speak up for what is right, even if they don’t think anything will come of it. It often results in positive outcomes if we avoid the “bystander effect” in these situations.

Fighting for one’s rights and self-respect is always worthwhile. Which other ways do you think employees can get around such unfair workplace treatment?

Maryjane