I have worked for a small company for 15 years.

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October 9,2021 at 3:44AM UTC

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I have worked for a small company for 15 years. Recently the CEO has more or less checked out and left things to a person who manipulated his way into his confidence. Things have gone from bad to worse. People are being bullied and quitting. I am one of the people being bullied in a alluded sexual way. I told our CEO, HR, and others. It was explained away. But I was told that there are two other women who have had similar complaints like mine. They have been documented with our lawyer but this jerk is still employed. Today I was once again confronted by him and was gaslighted and minimized on my recent complaint. I have been at this company for 15 years and now this? My good name and word should be enough. But this guy has manipulated his way to the CEO and everyone is being terrorized. How do I lawyer up? I was yelled at once for putting things in email and the CEO and this jerk always call or talk to you in person so I do not have a trail. The other 2 people on record do have proof and are in record. But what about me? Do I have a case?

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Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachOctober 12,2021 at 2:55PM UTC
Sorry this happened to you. contact a legal professional and share your experience with them.
Jennifer AndersonOctober 12,2021 at 5:18PM UTC
I would recommend that you contact a lawyer (or a couple) that works in the area of employment law and ask them the same question. Pick one to help you and listen to what they say.
Kimberly CarterOctober 12,2021 at 6:09PM UTC
I'm sorry this is happening to you. Document, document, document everything and find an attorney asap. Good luck to you
Erica MitchellOctober 12,2021 at 6:28PM UTC
What was their reason for you not being able to email about things like that? If I were in your situation I would attempt to record what he says with my phone, and call a lawyer with what I've got. Sorry to hear that you are dealing with this .
AprilOctober 12,2021 at 7:25PM UTC
Hello
I can undertans your frustration. The tenure at this company is admirable. I am certain that you have seen and heard a lot. I would ask that you carefully look at what could be a poor and ineffective management style in comparison to a behavior that is illegal or a violation. Can you start first with your HR dept ? Think carefully about how you may or may not have been wronged or terrorized.You will need to articulate harm to a lawyer or other person of authority.
QuinnOctober 15,2021 at 1:29AM UTC
With the two other girls it was harassment. He is not managing he is manipulating his way into financially padding his bank account - he has been sued by another company 10 years ago. He stole financial information and brought it to another company where he tried to leverage bidding to suite him. He was given a second chance with the company I am employed. He has not changed his ways and I see everything in the company. When I began telling HR, the CEO, and others, he found out and then I began his target. Our company lawyer knows all about him. Our company lawyer also knows about the two other complaints by the other girls. Yet he is still employed.