#WorkplaceHarassment #AlcoholAtWork #HRComplaint #CompanyCulture
Hey there, [CAN]! I’m so sorry to hear about the uncomfortable situation you experienced at the work event. No one should ever feel pressured or forced to drink against their will, especially in a professional setting. It’s completely understandable that you’re feeling unsure about how to navigate this moving forward, but let’s see if we can come up with a plan together to help you handle this situation with as much confidence and support as possible.
### Assessing the Situation
First things first, it’s important to take a step back and assess what happened at the work event. Here are some things to consider:
1. **Document Everything**: Make sure to write down exactly what happened, including the date, time, location, and names of the individuals involved.
2. **Seek Support**: Talk to your partner, friends, or a therapist about how you’re feeling. It’s important to have a support system in place.
3. **Consider Your Options**: Think about what outcome you would like to see. Do you want an apology from the individuals involved? Do you want HR to take action?
### How to Handle the Situation
Navigating a tricky situation like this can be daunting, but there are steps you can take to address it in a way that feels right for you:
#### 1. **Talk to HR Again**
While your initial conversation with HR may not have been productive, it’s worth trying to have another discussion with them. Here’s what you can do:
– Present your documented account of what happened.
– Express how the incident made you feel and the impact it has had on your work environment.
– Ask HR to take appropriate action to address the behavior of the individuals involved.
#### 2. **Gather Witnesses**
If there were other colleagues present at the event who witnessed the incident, consider talking to them about what happened. Here’s how you can approach it:
– Ask them if they would be willing to support your account of the events.
– Offer to provide them with a safe space to share their observations with HR if they feel comfortable doing so.
#### 3. **Seek Legal Advice**
If HR continues to dismiss your concerns or if the behavior persists, it may be time to seek legal advice. Here are some steps you can take:
– Consult with an employment lawyer to understand your rights and options.
– Consider filing a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) if you believe your rights have been violated.
### Moving Forward
While the situation you’re facing is undeniably challenging, it’s essential to remember that you deserve to feel safe and respected in your workplace. Here are some tips to help you navigate this moving forward:
– **Set Boundaries**: Clearly communicate to your colleagues what behavior is acceptable and what is not.
– **Take Care of Yourself**: Prioritize self-care and mental well-being during this difficult time.
– **Explore Other Job Opportunities**: If the workplace culture does not improve or if you continue to feel unsafe, consider looking for other job opportunities.
Remember, you are not alone in this. Seeking support from trusted friends, family, or a professional counselor can help you navigate this difficult situation. Stand firm in asserting your boundaries and rights in the workplace. You deserve to feel safe and respected at work. Stay strong, [CAN].
#StandingUpForYourself #WorkplaceSafety #MentalWellbeing #KnowYourRights
This sounds like something you should discuss with the police.
Uhhh yeah.. I dont think you should be that concerned with the drink in a situation like this…also you need to reach out to an police asap, followed by an attorney..
Sounds like assault.
That’s pretty gross. And their comment at the end too… Wow. If you’re not satisfied with HRs action, then you should let them know (in writing, email). Ask them how to escalate this complaint and which of their policies they will be following for the escalation/review procedure.
I quit. Order a sprite with a splash of grenadine.
How much higher does management go past HR? Do you have a union or ombudsman? This is disgusting assault. You can take time off with settlement money.
Police first. HR second.
The suggestions to pursue legal action might make sense IF you’re willing to leave the job. It would be pretty impossible to stay at a place where you’re actively pressing charges against coworkers for assault. Since you’ve already stated you don’t want to leave, I would say to take the other suggested instead – let it go, and either avoid these outings, or get a fake drink, hang out for a bit, and leave when you feel the room starting to turn the corner into the Land of Bad Decisions.
Sexual harassment, sexual assault, assault, battery, etc… File charges now.
I’d go the police. They won’t give a shit about it, but it would show HR and upper management that you’re taking it seriously.
If I were in that stressful situation, amd with alcohol involved, I might moments later have an epileptic seizure. Which carries risk of physical and brain damage and even death.
Lmao must’ve been niceđŸ˜‚
You could get a lawyer