Confused Workplace Situation
Q: It happen several years ago
when I was paling around with a Male from work for a bit. Something
that was consensual suddenly turn into something that was not
consensual. It all happened outside work. Sex did not happen but lots
of touching. One time when I mentioned I was going to report he said
he would sue me for Workplace Harrasment, because I only see him at
work and could only talk about it at work. A shrink I see said I
should report it if it will help me get closure. He said maybe police
do nothing but at least I took stand. I mention it was not rape and
such, but touching I did not want. I do not want to repeat story. My
fear is I will get Workplace Harrasment and I want to keep my job. I
want to call him on phone and speak my mind and say what you did was
very wrong and I am finally going to report. I want to be the one to
say it for my reasons inside me. I am afraid of Workplace Harrasment
though. I do not want any money, I just want to be free in mind that I
can have strength and report and move on. I know if commone Workplace
not involved I would have not been mulled over for so long
A: I assume you are asking two things. First, whether the person has any grounds for a suit against you for harassment. Based on the facts given, there is no valid claim. Anybody can sue anybody, even if the claim is not valid. If that happens, you would have to defend the suit. All I can tell you is there are no valid grounds for the suit, on the facts you posted. Second, whether you would be fired if the person made a complaint of harassment with your employer. Based on the facts given, there is no valid