Harassment And Confidentiality Concerns

Summary

In Scotland, contacting ex-employers for tribunal evidence may be permissible, but if it causes distress or is harassing, it could be considered harassment. Accessing your employment history without consent may breach confidentiality. Document all instances and inform the tribunal for further action.

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They are respondent * in my tribunal claim and have accessed my files to find old employers and ask them if I have ever reported harassment before
It seems like your harasser's actions could be considered a form of harassment, especially if it caused you distress. Here are some steps you can take:
- Document all instances of contact and any distress it has caused.
- Inform your tribunal about this behavior.
- Consider seeking legal advice to explore further actions.
Have you already informed the tribunal about this issue?
Is she legally allowed to contact my ex employer for statements to support her claim
In Scotland, if your harasser is contacting your ex-employers as part of a tribunal claim, they may be allowed to do so for gathering evidence. However, if the contact is causing you distress or is done in a harassing manner, it could be considered harassment.
Have you already informed the tribunal about this behavior?
Is it a breach of confidentiality that she has accessed my emplotment history
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In Scotland, your employment history is generally considered private information. If someone accesses it without your consent, it could be a breach of confidentiality, especially if it causes distress or harm. It's important to document all instances and inform the tribunal.
Have you already informed the tribunal about this behavior?
She is reaching out to ex employers to ask them if I have ever complained about sexual harassment before can she do this?
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In Scotland, if your harasser is contacting ex-employers as part of her tribunal claim, she may be permitted to do so for gathering evidence. However, if this causes you distress or is done in a harassing manner, it could be considered harassment.
Have you informed the tribunal about this behavior?