Workplace Harassment
Minnesota takes harassment at the work-place very seriously. This may be direct harassment or may be indirect that causes a hostile work environment. Right now you may be feeling hurt that someone would be malicious or thoughtless, or you may be feeling guilty because of past stories of complaints. However, you must know that this is NOT your fault. You did not ask for this to happen but now it is up to you to be proactive. Hiring an attorney is one of many possible ways you can go but with an attorney you know that you have an advocate in your corner.
The very first thing that you must do is talk to your human resources or personnel department and file a complaint through internal procedures. In many cases it might seem like a lose-lose situation to file that complaint but it is a crucial first step. An attorney may accompany you to those proceedings and if you are unsure, it is highly recommended that you bring someone to help speak for you.
If workplace harassment does persist or there is some retaliation because of the complaint, there are few different avenues to go along. Both Minnesota and the Federal government are here are to help you with your claim. A private attorney will help sort through the mess and allow the government agencies to make a clearer picture to best capture your interests and goals in filing this complaint.
Sources include but are not limited to:
The very first thing that you must do is talk to your human resources or personnel department and file a complaint through internal procedures. In many cases it might seem like a lose-lose situation to file that complaint but it is a crucial first step. An attorney may accompany you to those proceedings and if you are unsure, it is highly recommended that you bring someone to help speak for you.
If workplace harassment does persist or there is some retaliation because of the complaint, there are few different avenues to go along. Both Minnesota and the Federal government are here are to help you with your claim. A private attorney will help sort through the mess and allow the government agencies to make a clearer picture to best capture your interests and goals in filing this complaint.
Sources include but are not limited to:
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
- Minnesota Department of Labor
- Minnesota Department of Human Rights
- Minnesota Human Rights Act
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
