Writing A Sexual Harassment Settlement

Summary

In this conversation, christina athan seeks assistance with writing a sexual harassment settlement. The assistant provides information on settlement terms, reporting the incident, seeking assistance from the michigan department of civil rights, and the local court and medical facilities in gaylord, michigan.

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Sexual harassment
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Are these incidents happening at your workplace or elsewhere?
Happened at work
Have you reported this incident to your employer or any authority at your workplace, ****?

In Michigan, employers are legally obligated to address sexual harassment complaints.
Yes
What was the response from your employer when you reported the incident?

General Information:
- Michigan law prohibits sexual harassment at work.
- You can contact the Michigan Department of Civil Rights for further assistance.
I just need help with writing a revised settlement
What are the terms you want to revise in the settlement?

General Information:
- Settlement terms should be clear and specific.
- You can seek help from a local attorney for drafting.
What kind of terms are there for sexual harassment
Sexual harassment settlement terms can include:

- Monetary compensation
- Policy changes at the workplace
- Mandatory training for employees
- Termination or reassignment of the harasser
- Non-retaliation clauses.
Reassignment to a position before my transfer, or a promotion, and monetary compensation
What is the current position of the harasser and what position do you want them to be reassigned to?

General Information:
- Reassignment should not result in a promotion for the harasser.
- Monetary compensation should cover emotional distress and lost wages.
Clerk duties and any near my location to continue medical treatment
What is your current location, ****? In Michigan, you can contact the local court for clerk duties. They can also provide information about nearby medical facilities.
Gaylord Michigan
General Information:
- Gaylord, Michigan has a local court: 87th District Court, * Livingston Blvd, Gaylord, MI *, Phone: (*) *-*.
- Otsego Memorial Hospital is nearby for medical treatment: * N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI *, Phone: (*) *-*.
I already have an established medical team
That's good to hear, ****. Do you need any further assistance with your legal issue or any other information regarding the settlement terms?
How do I write it
What specific part of the settlement are you having trouble writing?
All of it
What are the key points you want to include in your settlement? It's important to clearly state your demands and the reasons behind them.
If we dont settle how do I force witnesses to testify
In Michigan, you can subpoena witnesses to testify. This is a legal document that orders someone to appear in court. Would you like information on how to obtain a subpoena?
The court is an EEOC in Indianapolis Indiana district
General Information:
- EEOC Indianapolis District Office: * W Ohio St #*, Indianapolis, IN *, Phone: *-*-*-*.
- They can guide you on how to subpoena witnesses.
Thank you
You're welcome, ****. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
What to write in a sexual harassment settlement
What specific terms or conditions are you looking to include in your sexual harassment settlement?
All
What is the nature of the harassment you experienced? This will help in drafting the settlement. In general, it should include:

- Description of the harassment
- Desired remedies
- Confidentiality clause
- Non-retaliation clause
Sexual harassment
What evidence do you have to support your claim? In Michigan, evidence can include emails, text messages, or witness testimonies.
None
What steps have you taken so far in reporting this sexual harassment incident?
Best way to have witness indentified for sexual harassment hearing
What is the relationship of the witness to the incident? Are they a co-worker, supervisor, or a third-party observer?
Co-worker, and supervisor
What specific incidents did these witnesses observe?

In Michigan, both co-workers and supervisors can serve as witnesses in sexual harassment cases. Their testimonies can be crucial in establishing the facts of the case.
Sexual comments
What was the nature of these sexual comments and were they directed towards you or someone else?
My manager stated he wanted me to have sex on a desk with him
What actions have you taken so far regarding this incident?

In Michigan, sexual harassment is illegal. You can report this to your HR department, or directly to the Michigan Department of Civil Rights.
I just want to know how do I get witnesses to testify
What steps have you taken to approach these witnesses about testifying? In Michigan, you can request their testimony voluntarily or subpoena them if necessary.
Im in the settlement stage with an administrative judge
Have you discussed the possibility of witness testimonies with your administrative judge? In Michigan, witnesses can be subpoenaed to testify if they are reluctant.
Its an EEOC case an no i haven't
Have you filed a charge with the EEOC? In Michigan, you can request the EEOC to issue a subpoena to compel witnesses to testify.
Yes i have an administrative judge in Indianapolis indiana
What is the current status of your case with the administrative judge in Indianapolis, Indiana?
Settlement, if no settlement then a hearing
What are the terms of the settlement that you are currently discussing?
Compensatory and monetary damages
What is the amount of compensatory and monetary damages you are seeking in the settlement?
*,*
What evidence do you have to support your claim for compensatory and monetary damages?
The affidavits of the investigaton
What specific details are included in the affidavits of the investigation?
The person who sexually harassed me admitted to asking me out and to a bar and he has a previous sexual harassment allegation
What actions did the person who harassed you take after admitting to the harassment?
There was none
What steps have you taken after the person who harassed you admitted to the harassment?
I used it to submit an opposition to the case dismissal
What is the current status of your opposition to the case dismissal?
Judge denied the motion to dismiss
What are the next steps suggested by your attorney or the court after the judge denied the motion to dismiss?
Settlement
What are the terms you are considering for the settlement?
I already told you
Compensatory and monetary damage
What specific compensatory damages are you seeking in addition to the monetary damages?
Emotional trauma
What evidence do you have to support your claim for emotional trauma?
Medical documents
What do your medical documents indicate about your emotional trauma?
Ptsd, depression, anxiety, panic attacks
That i suffer from depression, PTSD, and anxiety
What steps have you taken to manage your depression, PTSD, and anxiety?
Medication and therapy
What type of therapy are you undergoing and how often do you attend these sessions?
Wrr
What type of therapy are you undergoing and how often do you attend these sessions?
Weekly
What is the impact of these conditions on your daily life and work performance?
I dont do anything. I wont even leave the house. I stopped socializing
What steps have you taken to include your emotional trauma and its impact on your daily life in your settlement terms?
What steps can i take
To include emotional trauma in your settlement terms, you can:

- Provide medical records documenting your condition
- Include statements from your therapist or psychiatrist
- Detail how your life has been affected, including work performance and social interactions.
Its prevented me from working as well. It almost broke up my relationship
What evidence do you have to show that your work and personal relationship have been affected due to this incident?
My partner cpu
What specific incidents or changes can your partner testify to that demonstrate the impact of the harassment on your personal relationship and work life?
That he almost left me
What steps have you taken to include the impact on your personal relationship in your settlement terms?
What steps are there
To include the impact on your personal relationship in your settlement terms, you can:

- Provide statements from your partner detailing the strain on your relationship.
- Show any therapy or counseling records related to your relationship issues.
Judge orders a settlement conference
What are the main points you want to discuss during the settlement conference?
Monetary and compesatory damages
What is the amount of monetary and compensatory damages you're seeking?
*,*
What evidence do you have to support your claim for $*,* in monetary and compensatory damages?
What happens at a settlement conference
At a settlement conference, both parties present their case to a judge or mediator. They discuss the issues, review evidence, and attempt to negotiate a resolution.