Being nice and letting the first problem go may have been the way to deal with his unwanted advances. But when he makes for a "hostile" work environment by being rude, childish and completely inappropriate in the work place, he should be called on the carpet for it. If the boss keeps him around, the boss can also be up against some issues by allowing the harrassment to continue. And that's what all this is....harrassment!

Trouble with people like him is, very very rarely is it their 1st time of harrassing when they do it to you. Everyone says, ok, I'll let it go and it doesn't happen again. So along his merry way he goes, getting his kicks whenever and wherever he can and never having to accept the responsibility for his behavior.

If his behavior is now bothering you, then complain again and demand from your boss that he handle the situation. If he refuses, then go to the Human Rights Commission in your state. They would be happy to investigate this slob.

I know its not a fun thing to go through. It's a lot of stress and worry. I tend to believe that I would rather go through that then to hear of him harrassing another unsuspecting person and getting away with that one too.

Whatever you decide to do, I hope it works well for you and that things settle down!

Best of luck to you

J