Legal Question in Employment Law in California

How long do I have to wait for status on complaint filed against me by another e

On 7/5/99 I was informed by 2 HR managers that an employee I had previously supervised filed a complaint against me. She felt I was harrassing her. I responded to the complaint and was told that HR would speak again to the employee with the complaint. It has been almost 4 months and the Human Resources Director and Manager who met with me have not contacted me with the status of this complaint. I feel I should be informed as to whether the employee intents to proceed with the complaint or if it has been dropped.


Asked on 11/02/99, 12:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Ken Koury Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.

Re: How long do I have to wait for

they are under no time limit and they are not required to report the results of the investigation to you.

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Answered on 11/03/99, 12:23 am
Roger Renfro Renfro & Associates Law Corporation

Re: How long do I have to wait for status on complaint filed against me by anoth

Your question involves at least a couple of issues, both of which may possibly have an adverse impact on your continued employment or chance for advanced. I would suggest you make a polite inquiry with H/R to determine the status of the "investigation". H/R will probably tell you the current status of the matter. Irrespective of what is communicated to you by H/R, as a supervisor you probably know from the posters on the company's bulletin board that you have a heightened duty to make certain your conduct in the workplace comports with what your employer and the law requires of you. It might not be a bad idea to discuss your concerns about this complaint and its immediate and long term impact on your continued employment, with your immediate supervisor. If you choose to do so, you might also request copies of management memos and other company notices dealing with a supervisor's conduct in the workplace. This documentation should not be discarded, by set aside and saved off premises for possible future use if the company takes adverse action against you without justification. Being a supervisor is a very tough job because you must constantly cope with differing personalties and personal beliefs of your subordinates, coworkers and superiors. You would be well advised to consult with a local employment lawyer if you believe your personal rights have been or will be impeded, however. Good Luck.

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Answered on 11/03/99, 11:04 am


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