Proving Harassment at Work and in Court: A Comprehensive Guide

🔍Proving harassment at work requires a different approach if you are still employed vs. if you have been fired.

💡You don't need to prove harassment to stop it from happening and protect your job.

📝Submit a respectful, helpful written complaint to the company to put them on notice.

⚖️Employment lawyers look at documents, witness statements, and the company's treatment of the harasser to build a case.

💼Establish yourself as a valuable employee to prevent harassment from happening in the first place.

Do I need to prove harassment to protect my job?

—No, you can protect your job by submitting a written complaint to the company.

What evidence should I collect to support my case?

—Collect documents, such as emails and text messages, and gather witness statements.

What happens if the company lies during the legal process?

—If they commit perjury, it can significantly weaken their case.

Can I prevent harassment by becoming a valuable employee?

—Yes, valuable employees are less likely to be targeted for harassment.

What burden of proof applies in harassment cases?

—The preponderance of the evidence, which means proving a greater than 50% chance of truth.

00:00Introduction to the video's two main topics: proving harassment while still employed and proving harassment after being fired.

11:30Steps lawyers take to build a harassment case, including reviewing documents and gathering witness testimonies.

13:36The importance of being a valuable employee to prevent harassment and mitigate its effects.