Sexual Harassment in the workplace

[Kteacher]

This is at my p/t retail job. At first I was shocked that it still happens, now I'm angry that it's still happening even after I and other women provided the written documentation that the store mgr. requested. I know I need to keep documenting everything, but in the mean time, I now hate going to work. I found out last night that the supervisor who's been harassing women will now be working with me every Monday night ! Any advice before I contact corporate H.R. ? Both the store mgr. and this supervisor are fairly new-the mgr. has been in the store for about a month, and the supervisor for about 4 months. Verbal complaints were made about this supervisor to the previous store mgr., but nothing was ever done

 

[DawnCt1]

First of all, you can tell the offending person that you consider his behavior sexual harrassment and you will not tolerate it, then you need to talk to his supervisor (you could just go directly to HR) and tell her that she is obligated by law to address the issue of sexual harrassment, which is to confront him, set limitations on his behavior and warn him that any further complaints will result in immediate dismissal. (he could probably be dismissed now if he was given orientation in sexual harrassment). If she fails to address the issue, then you need to go directly to HR when YOU have an issue with HIM. You cannot intervene on someone elses behalf unless you are a supervisor. If HR fails to respond appropriately, you can bring the issue to the EEOC.

 

[Kteacher]

Unfortunately he has been verbally inappropriate with me as well as others . He is my direct supervisor, and his actions have created an extremely hostile working environment. I approached the store mgr., and she requested written documentation from me, which is what I provided, but nothing has changed. I think I may ask to meet with the store mgr. again, and if she can't assure me that appropriate action will be taken , then I guess I'll have to go to corporate H.R. My only other option would be to quit, but I feel that's really unfair -I've worked for this store for over 11 years

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Having been sexually assaulted in the workplace, I have a huge tip for you: DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT!!!!

 

[DawnCt1]

My only other option would be to quit, but I feel that's really unfair -I've worked for this store for over 11 years

You should not quit. You need to take it to the labor dept. and the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). They handle those complaints. You could also get a lawyer.

 

[Tigger_Magic]

I would immediately contact your corporate HR department and file a complaint with them. Provide whatever documentation you have and keep documenting any additional incidents. I'd second the suggestion of talking to a lawyer.

 

[AnaheimGirl]

Don't quit! If you and the other women quit instead of fight him, he'll be allowed to continue.

How long ago did you talk to the store manager? Depending on how long it's been, you might want to talk to her again, to see if anything has been done, that has not yet been reported back to you. She may have talked to him, but just not told you about it.

If she hasn't even talked to him yet, I'd go directly to HR immediately. I wouldn't give her another chance, she should have addressed it by now.

Good luck. We had a slimeball at my old office who used to make sexually suggestive comments to women, and it stopped when his supervisor talked to him about it. It was still very uncomfortable to be around him, but at least he knew that we wouldn't stand for it, and the comments stopped.

 

[mudnuri]

Some of this information you have been given is not accurate.

There HAS to be a sexual harrassment policy in place at your work. You need to get a copy of that.

In that policy- it will state 2 contacts- 1 I'm going to guess would be your supervisor- the next, a HR contact.

You need to contact whoever it is that's name is stated on that policy.

Now, just because your filing a sexual harrassment CLAIM, does not mean that he will be found "guilty" of it.

Also, your supervisor- or whoever your dealing with- can not legally tell you what was done to the person who is harrassing you. That is part of a personel record and is confidential. Of course, if he no longer shows up to work, chances are good he's been fired.

you can contact the state department that handles sexual harrassment, and start the ball with them. If I was you, that is exactly what I would do. It doesnt sound to me like your company is too proactive on sexual harrassment.

I have filed a sexual harrassment charge once on another department head, who actually was above me, it went a hell of a lot smoother than this is going foryou. Within 24 hours i had what i felt, justice served.

Brandy