Legal Question in Sexual Harassment in California
Harassment After Resigning
I recently resigned a position at a school due to too much stress and accusatory behavior....long story short. I was being accused of things that I didn't do such as not cleaning our classroom, when I know I did, and being presented with digital pics of ''evidence''...no time/date stamp. It's a long story. In any case, a week later, I am getting phone calls from parents telling me that one of the employees is calling them asking questions about me and what i talked about with the children, and that the principal is grilling the children about whether or not I have a myspace and I am communicating with them still. I did send a few goodbye messages via myspace, but that was it. I don't know what they're trying to do, but I feel like I'm being harassed even after resigning. Would sending one message to a total of 6 children to say goodbye be considered ''harassment''? Is what they are doing considered harassment? What can I do to put a stop to what they're doing? They're not only affecting me, but the families at the school now too.
(I'm not sure what area of law this covers!!)
Thank you!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Harassment After Resigning
You don't know what they are doing?? That's naive. They are investigating your behavior to see if there are grounds for charges of sexual misconduct by a teacher. If you are charged with anything, or summoned to an interview or questioning, feel free to contact me for the legal help you'll need, if the case is in SoCal.
Re: Harassment After Resigning
It would be difficult to say whether what you wrote -- combined with anything else that went on -- can be considered harassment, without having the full details.
Typically, just a "goodbye" message without any other history with the families or children wouldn't be considered harassing. But, because this is a "long story," I cannot give you my opinion.
What can you do to stop what they're doing? Do not communicate with the children, parents, or the school. Move on to your new job or profession. If your former colleagues are telling you about these things, ask them not to do so. Be pleasant with them, ask about their families, etc., but don't talk about the accusations. You've had enough aggravation.
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