CFO vs Me
Title: HR Ignored My Harassment Complaint for Months, Then Opened an Investigation Against Me After My EEOC Filing
I work for a mid-sized company and reported ongoing derogatory comments and hostile behavior from a senior executive over the course of about 10 months. HR repeatedly minimized the issue and never opened a formal investigation despite multiple complaints.
Eventually I filed an EEOC complaint. Almost immediately after that, HR finally acknowledged the situation but at the same time informed me that was now under investigation based on alleged comments I supposedly made about coworkers.
Some things that concern me:
The executive I complained about was allowed to confront me directly after my complaint with HR in the room.
HR declined to investigate my concerns and stated going to my Manager was not proper procedure.
They claimed my manager never forwarded complaints, I called my manager into the meeting, and their story changed.
CFO remained involved in workplace decisions affecting me.
HR included him in communications related to the situation.
I was not given clear details about the allegations against me, including dates, witnesses, or specific statements.
Shortly after filing externally, workplace treatment toward me noticeably changed.
I feel like requests for neutrality and confidentiality are suddenly only being applied to me.
There were also rumors and gossip spreading through the workplace that added to the hostile environment and made things worse socially and professionally.
I’ve started documenting everything, saving emails/texts, and requesting written clarification from HR.
Has anyone experienced something similar after filing an EEOC complaint?
Btw, I recorded the meeting with HR and the CFO and of course haven’t told them yet. The CFo took full blame and responsibility but just wanted it to “go away”. Being called “fag”, “queer”, and “gay”, twice in front of the HR Manager that didn’t act. Total of 6 incidents, two in front of HR and others in front of other managers. I told CFO to stop on two previous occasions, the behavior continued. Reported to my supervisor and HR also didn’t act.