My boss harassed me by forcefully tugging me to his groin and attempted to grope me.
Given that my boss is male Given that when I set a boundary to my female coworker who was nagging the whole time i was supposed to train her and my boss’s response was “somebody was reporting that you speak ill to them, so you have to apologize to everybody in front of everyone”
Given that when I opened this incident to tlk about how humiliated I felt he dis “its old news, why do you keep bringing it up”
Tell me what to do please.
Here is what happened:
I was completely shocked and appalled when my boss harassed me. It happened just a few weeks ago and I still can’t believe it actually happened. I’m still trying to process my emotions and understand what to do.
I was in my boss’ office, discussing a work project with him. We had been talking for a few minutes when he suddenly grabbed me and pulled me towards him, trying to grope me. I was so shocked I couldn’t even move. I managed to push him away, but my heart was pounding and I felt completely violated.
I reported the incident to my HR department and they did not take me seriously. They said that they will launch an investigation into the incident and the company took measures to ensure my safety. However, the investigation is still ongoing and I’m left to deal with the emotional aftermath of the incident.
I’m struggling to cope with the trauma caused by my boss’ harassment. I’m having difficulty focusing on my work and I’m constantly anxious and on edge. It’s hard to feel safe in my workplace and I’m scared to be in the same room as my boss.
I’m also struggling with the fact that my boss never apologized for his actions. He attempted to brush the incident aside and acted as if nothing had happened. This lack of accountability makes me feel like I’m not being taken seriously.
I felt like my feelings weren’t being taken seriously, and that my female coworkers were trying to downplay the severity of the incident.
I’m not sure what to do in this situation. I want to make sure that my boss is held accountable for his actions and that I feel safe in my workplace. I’m also scared of further repercussions or retaliation if I pursue legal action.