been called to a meeting by letter for a certain time and date but -- no mention as to the allegation being put forward apart from its a sexual harassement one --- shouldnt i have notice as to what it is that has happened so i can prepare my answers rather than give it under duress. is this fair and do i need to answer once the facts have been told to myself straight away or can i get time to prepare it?
2006-09-19 10:27:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
This has been carried out correctly!
If an allegation of sexual harrassment has been made against you then the company will always do what they can to protect the claimant.
If they notified you of the allegation beforehand then it could be assumed or claimed that you may / have threatened the claimant about it.
This process is done to protect all involved and is common practice.
Why would you need time to prepare your answers
You know what you have or have not done!
2006-09-19 10:33:19 · answer #1 · answered by Lorraine R 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have a few option.
1) You can hire a Lawyer and ask him to formally request a copy of the charges against you, and have him file a request for continuance so that you may have time to prepare a defense.
2) You can ask the same things in a letter to your boss(in writing).
3) you can refuse to have a meeting until you know the charges.
4) you can go to the meeting and hear the charges and refute them at the same meeting.
Be Aware...at this point items #2, #3, & #4 can be grounds to fire you with no other warnings.
The only way you are going to keep your job is if you can procede calmly, respectfully, and honestly. If you have been suspected of sexual harassment, it is just plain best to get a lawyer.
This is NOT a case of you did or you did not sexually harass someone.
This is a case about someone FEELING that you have sexually harassed them.
Charges that have stood up in the past:
He touched my breast (accidentaly) FIRED
He undresses me with his eyes (??) FIRED
He stares at my crotch (??) FIRED
He calls me at home(for work related issue), but he talks with a "sexy" voice. (???) FIRED
Do not take this lightly or diminish the other person's feeling or you are going to lose!
2006-09-19 17:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by newsgirlinos2 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you arrive at the meeting the allegation will be put to you. you then have the right to consider the allegation before any questions are asked of you. Do not let them badger you, answer one question at a time and take time to think about the question before answering. take as many adjournments as you need. the aim of the meeting is to get to the truth. It may be that the meeting has to be posponed at some point for witnesses to be interviewed. you also have the right to see written signed statements and question the complainant and witnesses.
2006-09-19 17:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you asked for more information? Do so. It may be a preliminary meeting prior to taking further steps and they should tell you if this is the case. If you are expected to answer questions that may incriminate you then you need to be fully prepared.
If you belong to a union then get your union rep involved. If you don't then seek legal advice. Keep copies of everything and be careful what you say to anyone at work about it.
2006-09-19 17:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by Belinda B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have been informed as to what the complain was about, you are allowed to prepare for you dressing down and should have been able to take someone in with you as a witness, hope you manage to get things sorted out.
2006-09-19 17:59:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thinking back through your actions should give you the answers you need.
You will probably have time to cya after the meeting. The point of the meeting is to tell you what is going on.
2006-09-19 17:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Legally, you don't have to say anything without a lawyer present. Many corporations hold such kangaroo courts, in order to demote people, or refuse them raises or promotions. Just go in and ask to see the complaint against you, and refuse to answer anything verbally. If they refuse to give you details, leave.
2006-09-19 17:32:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Belinda B
2006-09-19 21:03:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are innocent, you shouldn't need time to prepare
2006-09-19 17:33:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
sure
2006-09-19 17:30:01 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋