Handling False Harassment Claims

Summary

If facing a false harassment complaint at work, document all interactions and evidence supporting your side. Follow your companys HR procedures and gather witness statements. Consider consulting an employment lawyer for personalized advice. To force someone to answer questions under oath, initiate a lawsuit, obtain a subpoena, and request a deposition. To request a deposition, file a complaint in court, serve a notice of deposition, and if necessary, obtain a subpoena to compel attendance.

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My coworker made a false harassment complaint against me. What can I do?
Hi ****! I'm sorry to hear you're dealing with this. Here are a few steps you can take:
- Document Everything: Keep records of all interactions and any evidence that supports your side.
- HR Process: Follow your company's HR procedures for addressing complaints.
- Witness Statements: Gather statements from any colleagues who can support your case.
- Legal Advice: Consider consulting with an employment lawyer for personalized advice.
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How can I force someone to answer questions under oath?
To force someone to answer questions under oath, you would generally need to go through a legal process such as a deposition or a court hearing. Here are the steps:
- File a Lawsuit: A court case must be initiated.
- Subpoena: Obtain a subpoena to compel testimony or the production of evidence.
- Deposition: Request a deposition where the person must answer questions under oath.
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How to request a deposition
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To request a deposition, follow these steps:
- Initiate a Lawsuit: File a complaint in court to start the legal process.
- Serve a Notice: Serve a notice of deposition to the person you want to depose, including the date, time, and location.
- Subpoena: If the person is not willing to attend, you may need to get a subpoena to compel their attendance.
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