EXCLUSIVE: Gloria Allred Warns Letterman About Workplace Laws

Posted on Oct 07, 2009 @ 08:00AM

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Famed attorney Gloria Allred has written an open letter to David Letterman in wake of the sex scandal that continues to dog him. Her letter appears exclusively here on RadarOnline.com.

Dear Dave,

Last week you admitted that you had sex with women on your staff. Many in your audience laughed when you said it. I for one was not laughing

Let's call it what it really was - sexual favoritism in the workplace and since you suggested that you had sex with more than one woman on your staff some of your employees may believe that sexual favoritism in your workplace is widespread.

If this is true, then I believe that your sexual conduct is wrong and potentially in violation of the law even if your sexual relationship with your staffers was consensual and romantic.

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By the way, we do not know yet if your sexual advances to your subordinates were welcomed by them or unwelcome. Even if no complaints were filed, that does not mean that your sexual conduct was welcome.

Even if it was welcome, what about the impact of your sexual favoritism on other staff members with whom you did not have a sexual relationship?

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (E.E.O.C.) Has stated that in circumstances where sexual favoritism is widespread, "a message is implicitly conveyed that the managers view women as sexual playthings thereby creating an atmosphere that is demeaning to women."

You said "I'm terribly sorry that I put the staff in that position" I'm sorry too Dave. I'm sorry that you didn't appear to recognize that your conduct was more than "something stupid". I'm sorry that you do not appear to recognize that it may have been a denial of equal employment opportunity and a denial of the right of women to have a workplace that is not hostile because of sexual harassment. Next time just say "No" to sex on the job Dave. Your wife, your staff and I will appreciate it.

Sincerely,

Gloria Allred

WENN

Comments

Gloria is a classy woman and I admire her. She has helped out lots of people and is always interesting to watch on various television shows. Keep up the good work, Gloria. And don't let these ignorant people and their ignorant rants get you down.

by Vinklin
Posted Fri, 10/09/2009 - 7:21am

GO GIRL!
Thanks for putting your foot out to let these men know RIGHT from WRONG! It is plain common sense and it is about time they learn. If this was a WOMAN who had an affair within the workplace - then the MEN would have her behind bars by now.

by McPA2009
Posted Fri, 10/09/2009 - 3:35pm

LMAO... Folks... thats a HOOTERS behind her. I just find that amazing

by Madhypnotist
Posted Fri, 10/09/2009 - 2:37am

Dear Gloria,
Even if you're right, as long as you are publicity-starved, and will go to the opening of an envelope, NONE of what you say will carry any weight and you will continue to be a joke. And always dressing in "all-red" is cheesy.

by LetsBeHonest
Posted Thu, 10/08/2009 - 11:14am

Why doesn't Gloria just advertise for new clients like other ambulance chasers.

by cojofitz
Posted Thu, 10/08/2009 - 9:33am

I see Gloria is looking for another client here LOL. She is a Shameless woman . What a leach she is

by momof5
Posted Wed, 10/07/2009 - 1:47pm

Dave probably got a laugh from her letter. It could show up in his top 10 catagory...

by rudy96
Posted Wed, 10/07/2009 - 12:14pm

Gloria's husband must have a hell of a job or a very good retirement. When does this woman have time to run her practice? Her client list must be short because she seems to have way to much time on her hands.

by rudy96
Posted Wed, 10/07/2009 - 12:12pm

She is dispicable. Trying to stir the pot by suggesting there was favoritism on DL's staff. She's trying to have one of the non-favorites file a suit sighting a hostile invironment in the workplace. GA just go away.

by JZRyan
Posted Wed, 10/07/2009 - 10:56am