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What can I do if the company doesn’t take any actions on the sexual harassment I experienced at the office?
Asked on Sep 28th, 2012 on Personal Injury - Iowa
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I had a co-worker come in the women’s locker room while I was undressing and try to grab at me and unzip his pants. I reported it and made a written statement to security but human resources sat down with me and ask me questions on what prompt him to do what he did and human resources told me not to tell anyone on property what happened.
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You really should consult with a qualified employment lawyer about what can be done to help you.
Answered on Jul 17th, 2013 at 2:06 AM
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Sexual harassment is a horrible thing. In order to recover for sexual harassment in the workplace, there are several things that must be proven. Do you feel threatened by the co-worker's actions? Has he harassed you again? Has any action been taken against your co-worker? Etc.
Answered on Oct 03rd, 2012 at 12:38 AM
You should seek advice from a plaintiff's lawyer who handles sexual harassment and other employment cases.
Answered on Oct 02nd, 2012 at 9:43 PM
If you don't feel anything was done, then I would suggest you contact a sexual harassment attorney immediately.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 2:09 PM
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Make sure it is reported to the boss. If the boss does nothing and it happens again this is the basis for a lawsuit.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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See a lawyer in your area who handles these kinds of cases. They are tricky and difficult to prove, as it involves civil rights and employment law. Some initial consultations are free, but even if you pay a few hundred dollars for sound advice it is worth it.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 11:44 AM
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This is a very specialized field of law and whatever you could have serious consequences. You need to see an experienced employment lawyer ASAP.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:18 AM
You might have a case against the company as well as the harasser.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:18 AM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Get a lawyer. If the company allows a "hostile work environment, that is actionable.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:17 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
You can sue the company if they do nothing.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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Report it to the EEOC in your state.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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First, the company may have taken some disciplinary action against the individual that you are not aware of, or the matter might still be under investigation. If the investigation is over, and no action was taken, read the companies' sexual harassment policy and determine if there is some other authority in the company that you can bring the matter to. If you have exhausted the available levels of reporting provided in the companies' sexual harassment policy, if the work environment is tolerable for you, ie., you do not have to work near the individual who did this, or you can tolerate it even if you do, you may want to ignore it unless there are further incidences. If you cannot tolerate working there because nothing was done, then you can report the matter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). You can fine the contact info for your local office on the internet. If the EEOC does not take action, you will get a right to sue letter and can file suit for damages, if you have any, or for an order requiring the company to fix the problem. However, to win, you will have to show that sexual harassment exists that is so pervasive that reasonable persons could not tolerate it. In other words, you have to show the existence of a hostile work environment.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:17 AM
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Contact the human rights commission in Helena.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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It is difficult to prove but you should seek an attorney.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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Go to the police.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:16 AM
Seek advice from the Iowa Civil Rights Commission.
Answered on Oct 01st, 2012 at 12:15 AM