Workplace Harassment Legalities

Summary

The user is facing workplace harassment and false allegations from her manager. She has been advised to document instances of this behavior and report them to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The user was informed about the legality of the investigation and write-up process. She was also guided on how to file a complaint with the EEOC.

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I work in the hotel industry as a front desk supervisor. I’m a blank woman over * working under a white make under *. My manager has been targeting me ever since he was called into a meeting due to lack of training, communication, fairness and honesty months ago. Since then he’s made countless comments to our employees expressing his dislike for me and for me wanted me gone. He has said out of his own mouth “yeah I like payback.” It don’t stop. I’ve brought my concerns up there later as I saw fit without being immature about all the little things but nothing seems to work. A newer auditor told me that he said “I’m over here, I’m getting her wrote up” and more. Then told me days later in conversation about termination that “if I was to fire you, I’d wait until the end of your shift.” Supposedly all of a sudden and at the same time, a few curators and valet brought some untrue allegations to HR about me. Said I was inhumane, unpleasant to work with, make others feel stupid and less than, that I yell and scream at valet and that I brought a gun to work, pulled it out and laid it on the desk which isn’t true whatsoever. They viewed camera and took 48hrs to investigate. Found NO evidence of any of those things yet wrote me up with a FIRST yet FINAL warning based on “the perception of others.” I’ve contacted corporate HR and have reached out to for legal assistance.
Have you documented instances of your manager's behavior and the false allegations made against you?

In Indiana, workplace harassment and discrimination are illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of *.
whenI first came on he was asking me to write people up that he didn’t care for etc. Now he’s doing the same things to me. I was given 24hrs to look over this unjust write up and return it. I don’t agree with and have contacted our corporate office about the matter but wanted to get legal help as well.
Have you reported these incidents to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)?

- In Indiana, you can file a complaint with the EEOC within 180 days of the incident.
- EEOC Indianapolis District Office: * W Ohio St #*, Indianapolis, IN *, Phone: *-*-*-*.
No. This is my first time ever encountering singing like this. I do have notes and documentation as well and I have several people willing to testify as well
It's crucial to report this to the EEOC. Do you need assistance with the process?

- EEOC Indianapolis District Office: * W Ohio St #*, Indianapolis, IN *, Phone: *-*-*-*.
yes please
To file a complaint with the EEOC, you can either call them at *-*-*-* or visit their office at * W Ohio St #*, Indianapolis, IN *.
Is it legal to take 48hrs to investigate then give the person you couldn’t find evidence for 24hrs to sign off on the write up?
Yes, it's legal. However, if you believe the write-up is unjust, you can refuse to sign it and consult with a lawyer or the EEOC.