What are my rights under Indiana employment laws regarding harassment?

Question

I was a victim of sexual harassment by a co-worker just recently.
I went through all of the protocol and used the "chain-of-command" provided by my employer. It has been 3 days since I've reported this and I feel like they are trying to pacify the situation rather than rectify. Now the person, who has not issued a formal apology, can still work at the same store, just on different shifts. That means that I lose days as well! They say that it's pretty much "he said-she-said" and that there's "really nothing there" to be true. I want to know what my options are and what I can do to seek my version of justice? Thanx in advance.

Answer 1

If you have gone as high as you can in your company (including HR) then your next step is the Indiana Department of Labor.

http://www.hrlawinfo.com/states/indiana.asp

Answer 2

If all else fails,bug yourself.Then go back to the scum-bag and say what did you say to me before.Once he's recorded and the employer does nothing.You have great grounds to sue all the scum-bags involved.Good Luck with your mission 007.

Answer 3

after your employer process, you do not get the result you want then the only other recourse is an employment lawyer, but most likely will not take it on retainer meaning you will need some cash probably 5K to sue

Answer 4

if you do not have witnesses that are willing to provide written statements as to what and when you are accusing the person of doing, your really don't have a case! It is,a, you said they said case!

Answer 5

http://www.de2.psu.edu/harassment/legal/state.html

message board for harrasment issues: http://www.laborlawtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=8

Hope this helps!