My boss makes inappropriate comments. What do I do?

Concerns & risks

You were trying to do your job in peace, but your manager keeps making comments about your body that make you uncomfortable.

No one should dread going to work.

Causes & evidence

Harassment based on sex and other protected traits can be illegal when severe or pervasive. See workplace harassment.

What to do

1. Write down dates, what was said and witnesses.
2. Report through your employer's process.
3. Contact the EEOC; deadlines apply (often 180 days, 300 in some states).

Common mistakes: Common mistakes: trying to just tolerate it and hoping it stops, or not writing anything down. Start a private log, stored outside work systems, with dates, times, what was said, and who saw it. Save texts and emails. Read your employee handbook to learn how to report harassment, and follow that process, ideally in writing so there's a record. If the harasser is your boss, the policy usually offers another route, like HR or a different manager. Federal law has deadlines for filing with the EEOC, often 180 days, and sometimes 300 days depending on state law, so don't wait too long. Talk to a trusted person and consider an employment attorney or the EEOC for advice.

Speed Man tip: Retaliation for reporting is also illegal.

Wrap-up: Document. Report internally. EEOC deadlines.