Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worker?

[Johnboy007]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

As you correctly state the burden of proof in civil cases is on the balance of probabilities, so it really comes down to whom the judge believes.

I get the distinct impression that what you really want is the written apology, rather than monetary compensation,but as you're not receiving the advice you are specifically looking for it might be worth approaching the following:
http://www.criminal-injuries.co.uk/c...sault-or-abuse
http://www.abusecompensation.co.uk/s...lt-claims.html

I realise you are talking about harassment rather than abuse or assault, but they might be able to give you an idea of a reasonable figure. The second link is to a firm of solicitors

Hi Des,
The links you gave are more for sexual abuse/assault which, thank God has not happened to the OP.
I would lay money that OP is not going to get a written apology, simply because it will amount to a certain admission of guilt.
Once made, it cannot be hidden away.
This is a tricky and delicate case to advise on, and while I can understand the trauma and grief that sexual harassment can cause.
I would hate to get OP's hopes up to the point where if it doesn't go according to plan, she will be bitterly disappointed.

[des8]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

Hi Des,
The links you gave are more for sexual abuse/assault which, thank God has not happened to the OP.
I would lay money that OP is not going to get a written apology, simply because it will amount to a certain admission of guilt.
Once made, it cannot be hidden away.
This is a tricky and delicate case to advise on, and while I can understand the trauma and grief that sexual harassment can cause.
I would hate to get OP's hopes up to the point where if it doesn't go according to plan, she will be bitterly disappointed.

I agree with what you say, and I did make the distinction between Harassment and abuse/assault.
As we don't seem able to answer OP's query to her satisfaction, I was just pointing her towards some professionals who MIGHT be able to help, or MIGHT confirm the general advice being given here.

[Johnboy007]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

[QUOTE=des8;464662]I agree with what you say, and I did make the distinction between Harassment and abuse/assault.
As we don't seem able to answer OP's query to her satisfaction, I was just pointing her towards some professionals who MIGHT be able to help, or MIGHT confirm the general advice being given here.[/QUOTE

Point taken Des.
I wonder if their advice is free though?

[des8]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

CICA should give free advice.
The solicitors say they work on a no win no fee basis or conditional fee capped at 25%

[Not_Having_It]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

The amount of compo is for you to decide there cannot be any set figure in your mind you must think of an upper and lower figure that you will accept.

That sounds like good advice, thanks.

Any idea of a reasonable upper and lower figure?

Not_Having_It

[Not_Having_It]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

Thanks, Worke. I will follow that up.


Not_Having_It

[Not_Having_It]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

I am certainly not certain of any outcome in this case.
I have been in enough courts and tribunals to know, that what you may think is clear cut, is far from it.
At the end of the day, in civil cases, it is the judge who decides what is probable and what is not.
And of course, the defendant may very well have a clever solicitor/barrister, who can make 'Jack The Ripper'' seem like a saint.
Lies are told and some are very difficult to disprove.
The two companies may very well believe you, but getting a company to make negative statements about an employee, is not going to be easy, as there is legislation in place, for when an employee oversteps the mark.
The normal accepted workplace procedure is to investigate any complaints against an employee/s and then hold an internal disciplinary meeting.
If a company strays outside of that procedure, it could find itself in a tribunal defending a case of constructive dismissal, or even breach of contract.
As you have already accepted a fairly nominal amount from the Power Company, then maybe you should look on a similar amount from the cabling company as a starting point for your compensation claim.
I do wish you luck, but compensation amount, as Wales has stated, is for you to decide.

Thanks, Johnboy.

Yep, I realise all of that.

They've already done the disciplinary meeting, and implemented the results. I realise that Letch's sudden denial, on top of Letch and Shed's lie about not realising how upset I was has put their boss and the company in a very sticky position for exactly the reasons you've described.

I'll follow up on those links and see what all of them have to say.


Thankyou for bringing Des8 into the discussion, too. I appreciate the effort you've gone to on my behalf.

Not_Having_It

[righty]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

I strongly suggest you speak to a solicitor as proving these sorts of allegations can be a minefield. However, these guys and their firms may have shot themselves in the foot in that they have offered you some compensation (& a bunch of flowers). That would take some explaining in court if they now claim it didn't happen

[Johnboy007]

Re: Hello :-) Which Forum Do I Need For Sexual Harrassment From An Electricity Worke

I strongly suggest you speak to a solicitor as proving these sorts of allegations can be a minefield. However, these guys and their firms may have shot themselves in the foot in that they have offered you some compensation (& a bunch of flowers). That would take some explaining in court if they now claim it didn't happen

The compensation offer will most likely be for damage to the property and maybe a bit extra for the stress caused to the OP.
An admission of sexual harassment?
I can't honestly see that happening. It would leave all concerned, wide open.
As OP stated, they have omitted any mention of the sexual harassment allegation by the OP, in their correspondence.
The company concerned has carried out a disciplinary procedure and as OP stated, they have implemented the results.
As far as the two men are concerned, that is the end of the matter.
Now depending on what the men have admitted too, is relevent to what compensation the company will offer.
They can only go on facts/evidence presented to them at the disciplinary meeting.
OP will have to accept that the company have acted correctly, and in accordance with employment legislation.
This of course, would not effect her right to pursue the matter in a civil court if she so wishes.