I made a complaint of harassment to my employer.My employer refused to carry out their harassment policy and my union colluded with them in changing my complaint to a greivance.
I never asked for the complaint to be heard as a greivance it was always harassment.
My union rep will now not contact me until he has taken legal advice.
What is the best way forward?
2007-09-22 15:40:23 · 5 answers · asked by andie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Quite frankly, you probably have to follow union procedures. If you have concerns, you should consult with an attorney who regularly handles employment litigation. however, if you really think you are harassed at work, wouldn't it be better to just get another job? (and cheaper than litigation!)
2007-09-22 16:13:17 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now what you have stated is good on your behalf. Meaning there are formalities you go through first. The Union is a sell out. Ok ,now go to the Labor Board in your city file your complaint against the Union and your Employer, expect and investigation....they are going to probably reject it good if they do, don't sweat it.
Now you go to E.E.O.C. they will look furthur into your complaint and they are excellent, they will more than likely give you the right to sue letter.
Good Luck
2007-09-22 16:32:08 · answer #2 · answered by wrichard1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HIRD issues Harassment Intimidation Retaliation and Discrimination will be an issue if they happen because you would not do something illegal or violate regulatory laws.
all states are at will employment states(look up at will employee) so not much recourse there, better to read the fine print in your union contract .....thats your best (only)protection there.
if your union is leaning towards pushing it to a grievance, well
pick and choose your battles carefully, do you want to really want to start a fight? W/O knowing the details..... If the harassment was that severe and you feel strongly you might want to talk to a lawyer, because it may be a fight...
2007-09-22 16:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by lymanspond 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the validity of your complaint.
If the union wont take it up it sounds very suspect, were you using the complaint as a smoke screen to get you out of other trouble.
If you have a legitimate harassment claim you need to make notes of times and dates and potential witnesses, it doesn't matter what you know or what you think, it only matters what you can prove.
2007-09-22 23:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by elvis_liveonstage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have two options:
1. drop your complaint and move on
2. get a lawyer
2007-09-22 16:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋