Big Pimpin'

Hi Alyse,

I just started working at a popular clothing store. Most of our customers are between 16 and 24 years old and a lot of our customers are guys come in and buy our Jean. My boss recently gave my number to one of the customers after he agreed to buy $200 worth of clothing. Later my boss started calling me at home to tell me to wear sexy dress before I came in to work because there were a lot of men in the store. I don't know whether he is my pimp or my boss!

Pimped in Joliet, IL

Hi Pimped,

Your boss’s behavior is illegal. He has violated several employment laws and you need to begin by documenting his behavior. You should, of course, remove yourself from the situation as soon as possible, giving out your phone number puts you in a potentially dangerous situation. If your company has a human resources department, they should be made aware of the situation but not before you contact an attorney. Unfortunately, when presented with this type of miscreant behavior, companies and/or human resource departments will try to make it seem as though you are a problem employee. That is why it is important to document all occurrences, including phone calls and speak with an attorney before notifying the company. Also be sure to keep all copies of your positive performance/sales reviews and don’t do anything that might later be used against you. Pimpin’ is illegal and you don’t have to take it.

~Over the last three years I’ve been broke, dumped and pimped.~ Toni Braxton

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