Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
I was waiting for another incident to happen to formally file a sexual harassment complaint. One of my supervisors found out my situation and basically forced me to file a complaint ASAP.�
He called HR and an investigation went on for a couple of months without me being informed properly of details or progress or the conclusion.
The harasser (another supervisor) was not fired or suspended nor transferred. Within days, most of my coworkers found out it was me who �started it all� and changed their attitudes completely towards me. Nothing was done about my work conditions or environment even when I brought it up many times to my supervisor.. I hated my job that I almost quit. Now, months after, some coworkers started to be friendly again. Throughout the whole investigation we were not allowed to talk about the situation.
However, I just found out my supervisor (the one who called HR) told some of my coworkers that I was the one who filed the complaint with HR putting them against me. My work environment has been very hostile and stressful for the last 6 months or so. �
Do I possiblly have a strong case to sue or what are my options?
Thank you for your time.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Sounds like they know you haven't been to see a lawyer, and they're waiting for the statute of limitations to run out so they can fire you.
If you can demonstrate that you have been retaliated against, or subjected to a hostile environment, as a result of complaining of illegal conduct like sexual discrimination, then you have grounds for a claim and lawsuit. Proof is required, such as corroborating witnesses or documents. If you believe you can do so, feel free to contact me to discuss your rights and remedies. You have only one year from the 'incident' to bring your claim.
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