During my tenure with the company I had been employed with, my manager was known for engaging in verbal discussions of sexual orientation (Manager is female, I am male). On March 16th I was engaged in a conversation with my manager regarding my overall demeanor when dealing with subordinate employees. I was accused of being cold, callous, and alouf. She on the other hand, goes to great lengths to be "well-liked", and manages based upon emotions and employee relationships. This type of management style obviously incites some degree of animosity amoung lower ranking personnel. I however am not one of them, but justly feel that this style is inappropriate.
There were four people in attendance, three of whom represented management including myself. This was not an official meeting, but rather an "off-the-cuff" discussion regarding management styles. During the course of the discussion, the topic inexplicably turned to a sexual orientation, and my manager and the other female member proceeded to reveal how they personally shave particular areas of their anatomy with the production supervisor. One particular statement was: "Think landing strips". I personally found the overall discussion irritating/disgusting and commenced to leave the office. Upon my departure, my manager said: "Don't go away angry!" then asked: "Do you need a hug?" To which I flatly stated: "I do not!" At this point, she, the other female member of management, and the production supervisor converged upon me. I was physically picked up(bearhug style) by the production supervisor. The female management member and my manager proceeded to hug me as well. While I was restrained, my manager then proceeded to seductively lick me with her tongue along the entire length of the right side of my face! I found the act incredibly embarassing and humiliating.
Two weeks later, I was terminated without cause (State of Ohio) due to poor economic conditions within the market area. During that two weeks, I was intermittently preparing a report of sexual harassment regarding the event.
My question is: Does this case appear to have merit? Do I have legal recourse?
There were four people in attendance, three of whom represented management including myself. This was not an official meeting, but rather an "off-the-cuff" discussion regarding management styles. During the course of the discussion, the topic inexplicably turned to a sexual orientation, and my manager and the other female member proceeded to reveal how they personally shave particular areas of their anatomy with the production supervisor. One particular statement was: "Think landing strips". I personally found the overall discussion irritating/disgusting and commenced to leave the office. Upon my departure, my manager said: "Don't go away angry!" then asked: "Do you need a hug?" To which I flatly stated: "I do not!" At this point, she, the other female member of management, and the production supervisor converged upon me. I was physically picked up(bearhug style) by the production supervisor. The female management member and my manager proceeded to hug me as well. While I was restrained, my manager then proceeded to seductively lick me with her tongue along the entire length of the right side of my face! I found the act incredibly embarassing and humiliating.
Two weeks later, I was terminated without cause (State of Ohio) due to poor economic conditions within the market area. During that two weeks, I was intermittently preparing a report of sexual harassment regarding the event.
My question is: Does this case appear to have merit? Do I have legal recourse?