Sexual Harassment Investigations At Major Corporations
Large corporations usually have very large human resource departments and large policies on discrimination. The discrimination policies usually cover sexual harassment and what to do if you are the victim. The corporations also usually give sexual harassment training to all employees. The problem is, when someone comes forward and complains about sexual harassment they are usually demonized, marginalized and for the most part put on the shelf. Big corporations don't like anyone who rocks the boat.
So what do you do if the corporation doesn't take your complaint of sexual harassment seriously. You call my office and we file a complaint of sexual harassment with the Illinois Department of Human Rights ("IDHR"). The IDHR will investigate the claim and won't let the corporation sweep the entire matter under the rug. Remember that human resource departments are there to protect the corporation not to protect you and your rights. A good employment lawyer will protect your rights.
