I have had several problems with a fellow employee and had to file a formal complaint. Although this person is not my direct superior, she is a high level manager. I was under the impression it was confidential but my HR department showed it to the person whom the complaint was about. Are there any laws protecting my anonymity?
2006-06-19
08:07:47
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tdazzo27
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To clarify a few things: there are many others who have filed complaints as well both above and below her in the company. Also, it was the director of HR who requested I file a formal complaint in order to have a case against this person, then showed her my actual complaint, complete with my name and all the others that were filed against her. Now I am expected to work with this person and I am wondering what I can do in case she seeks some sort of retribution.
2006-06-19
08:39:13 ·
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This is a tough question. I am not aware of any law that stops an employer from showing the complaint to the person. From their point of view they need both sides of the story. Yes, every story has two sides and they need to find away to mediate between the two sides (when there is no mediation, there is a tendency for people to bring guns to work and shoot up the place). I do believe it is unethical to share the name of person and maybe they didn't. She could have put 2 and 2, especially if it is only you and her not getting along. Try to take the high road and work through the problem. If you can't I would search for a new employer, it very unlikely they will remove a high level supervisor.
Good Luck
2006-06-19 08:22:46
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answered by chamberlainjk 2
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Any laws protecting your anonymity have been broken, and the only way to address that specific issue now would be to take your employer to court (or threaten to do so).
I believe that if you were told that the complaint forms would be confidential, you have a breach of contract situation (written or verbal contract). I'm not sure how the US courts would address this issue, as the contract didn't really involve an exchange of goods / services with monetary value (unless you consider your anonymity to have a monetary value).
2006-06-19 08:46:23
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answered by Jetgirly 6
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The Constitution of the United States says anyone who is accused of anything has a right to face there accuser.
Are you looking for a solution to the problem between you and this fellow employee or are you just trying to "get them in trouble"? If someone made a complaint against you.....how would you want it handled? Wouldn't you like to know about it?
2006-06-19 08:20:57
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answered by Rebecca D 2
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there should be. not exactly sure what though. I believe your HR person acted improperly. If it is a "professional" environment, the complaint should've been addressed to her but without naming you. Now it just looks like you're complaining about her without merit. It may be that way in your company but my guess is your HR person messed up. Seek info from the Director of HR or whoever is the head of that dept.
2006-06-19 08:12:06
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answered by Anonymous
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That probably varies from state to state, but you might also check the complaint form and your employee handbook (if you get one) to see if it addresses the matter. You could also try contacting the Department of Labor (or however it might be named) in your state and the federal government.
2006-06-19 08:12:49
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answered by Carl S 4
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It is completely inappropriate, unprofessional,and embarassing, I had the same thing happen. I had complained about one of the other girls in my department and my manager called me in the office with her to talk about it. However I dont think there are any laws that regulate this kind of thing.
2006-06-19 08:12:55
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answered by greeneyedprincess 6
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I would think as long as the person who filed it was not named, it would be okay. Besides, it gives the doer a chance to answer or explain.
2006-06-19 08:12:16
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answered by Why_Am_I_Here 3
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I really am not sure. Did they disclose your name to the person?
Or just show her the complaint?
2006-06-19 08:12:11
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answered by wildbill05733 6
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