This looks like harassment. And we’re here to help you restore justice: the average compensation for harassment at work is around $38,000.

We are sorry that you had to go through this. Remember: you are not to blame for what happened and have the right to feel safe at work. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, US employers pay more than $142.2 million a year in compensation for employment harassment complaints, and the average compensation is $38,000. However, only 20.1% of submitted complaints were approved in 2021. Therefore, finding a competent lawyer to help you draft the documents is essential. First, we advise you to immediately share this incident with people you trust. It can be your family members, friends, or loved ones. You may contact The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a federal agency willing to sort out any problems you may have experienced at the workplace. For help in case of sexual harassment and violence, contact RAINN. Try to stop communicating and having any interactions with a person who mistreats you. If the act of harassment occurred recently, take steps to document it. Gather all possible evidence of the harassment, if there is any. These might be, for example, messaging history, photos or videos depicting the harassing behaviors, or their result. How to protect your rights: First, check whether your employer has an anti-harassment policy. If so, follow the policy regarding how you can report harassment.Second, consult your supervisor or any other supervisor in the organization if there is no anti-harassment policy. Ask them for further steps to report the harassing behavior in your organization.Third, you can file a complaint with EEOC. It is possible to do this online, in person at an EEOC Office, by telephone, or by mail. Please note that if you are a federal employee or job applicant, you need to file a Charge within 45 calendar days from the day the harassment occurred. You can learn more about the process for federal workers here. Finally, you can file a lawsuit for harassment in civil court. It is also essential to refer your case to a competent lawyer to help you take legal action against the harassment. If an employer has harassed many employees, you may file an employment class action, leading to a higher payout.If you also want to know how to protect your rights in case of discrimination, we recommend you visit the Allrights service: https://allrights.us/discrimination.