Bob, age 60, works at Big Company as an assistant manager and has been approached by his supervisor, Sue, on several occasions for a date. She makes lewd and inappropriate comments to him that are very embarrassing. Bob complained to Selina, the

Question

president of Big Company, but no action was taken. In fact, Selina told him that he should feel lucky that Sue was interested in an old guy like him and proceeded to tell several jokes involving age and sexual performance. Again, Bob was humiliated and embarrassed. Bob complained to the Equal Employment Commission regarding what he believed was inappropriate conduct involving the requests for dates, and references to sex and age. Selina was told by the Commission representative that she needed to put a stop to inappropriate behavior. A few days later, Bob was told that he was being demoted. He was replaced by a 25 year old female. What causes of action, if any, would Bob have?

Answer 1

Both quid pro quo and hostile environment harassment based upon sex and age in violation of Title VII and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Bob would also have a cause of action for retaliation under those acts.