In my last job I was harassed by colleagues who had spread lies about my sexuality. I took the matter to HR but they only disciplined them for e-mail abuse and it didn't go further (they had half-heartedly offered me to launch a harassment case). I think it should be resolved, do I have any legal rights although it's been months since I left.
2007-02-13 09:10:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can sue for anything. Having a winning case is a different story. Talk to an attorney.
2007-02-13 09:13:06 · answer #1 · answered by mudd_grip 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check the statue of limitations in your state. If you are within them then contact a lawyer in your area. Also you might want to take to the lawyer all the emails, also if you kept a log with dates and incidents. A harassment case is won with proof not words. Words can be determined as hearsay. A judge will most likely believe you if you show solid proof. Also if you have a witness to all of these incidents even better, but make sure they are not disgruntle workers, cause if they are the other lawyer will shred their credibility.
Hopes this helps.
2007-02-13 09:23:09 · answer #2 · answered by curls 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-02 02:21:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how strong of a case you have. Did you document this instances of abuse? Why did you leave the job? Was it because of the abuse? Were you treated differently? What damage did you suffer?
There needs to be more than just "he spread a rumor". First, you have to prove he did and then prove it caused you harm.
2007-02-13 09:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by Bill S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have grounds for a case but I'm not sure about the time limits ,go to see the citizens advice people they will be able to tell you if you still have a case.
2007-02-13 09:22:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a reference from them and a new job - then forget about them. Leave them to their own mess.
A job law suit could be expensive and certainly be very stressful - do you really want other people to hear what you went through?
You are better with your new job. Good luck.
2007-02-13 09:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Biz Guru 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is resolved. You've left, you've got a new job. Put it behind you and don't contribute to this pathetic suing culture. What are you suing them for, anyway? Hurt feelings, psychological damage? Get over it.
2007-02-16 01:04:45 · answer #7 · answered by Molly F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is a 3 month limit, you can check on any Union's website or with the Citizens Advice
2007-02-13 10:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh dear how sad, get over it ya big poof,
people are starving to death,and being murdered every day and you're upset because somebody hurt your feelings !!
2007-02-13 09:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do. But you must act quick. Hope you saved the emails.
2007-02-13 09:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by chattychica04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋