If this post is removed on more time I swear to God that I will start posting names.
I was se-----y abused by a Staff Manager who works in MTT. I have zero confidence that HR will help me and I really don't know who to talk to or if I need to resign. i hope those who may have experienced abuse from this department can speak up too.
@yv showing nice culture and straight away accusing the potential victim of lying. Who could possibly suggest that s-xual harassment and abuse exist in this perfect world!
@yv HR has entered the chat (๑ˇεˇ๑) how would you know OP hadn’t already reported it unless you are the party that they would report to?? Plus OP clearly said they don’t trust HR to help
@vd how about common sense. If this happened it needs to be reported not aired out on an anonymous message board with no evidence and no police contact about the incident. If its true then it needs to be reported. If its not reported it sounds like a made up story just to stir up drama. Not reporting it only hurts the real victims of this kind of action
@ty how about some compassion?
either report it to the cops or this is fake. dont just come on here complaining and making threats either it happened or it didnt. report it or stop lying
@t9 Manufacturing Technology and Transfer
What is MTT?
Take specific note everytime something happens. (What, when, where, if somebody else was present).
Keep email, team messages, and other messages.
See a lawyer or a union depending on which country you are. Also groups of former victims could be helpful.
I am sorry but it is true that HR is not always useful. They are paid by the company.
@OP thank you for your bravery in speaking up. Regardless of your location please speak up of you are being harassed, se-----y and/or racially discriminated. Employees should not be strong armed into working under toxic work environments.
@OP, sorry this is happening to you.
You might want to check in with a lawyer about your options. It could also be worth asking whether sharing your story publicly helps or hurts your situation. A friend of mine went through something similar a while back, decided to sue. Her attorney advised her to stay off social media until everything played out - just to avoid any unnecessary trouble, like potential defamation issues.
Ok OP, the ball is in your court.
Did you call one of the numbers posted here?
What’s the outcome?
I'm so sorry this happened to you! Please file a police report and get an attorney. They would be the best ones to advise you!
There’s too much pessimism here about HR ignoring an allegation of this severity. While we can all agree that ILMN HR is generally full of lazy buffoons, they will not disregard this situation. It’s too serious and risky for the company, You need to bring it to their attention, presuming that you want to prevent it from happening to someone else.
HR is not there to protect employees. Ever. They are there to protect and defend the company, Remember their paycheck comes from the company.
Don't expect any HR help, HR here meant "Hinder or Hide Report"
It is already Flocks of Feather Fly Together scenario.
National S-xual As--ult Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE(4673)
https://rainn.org/help-and-healing/hotline/
The following are all good starting points.
Family Justice Center:
Address: 1122 Broadway, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92101
San Diego
Phone: 619-533-6000
DA’s Victim Assistance Program:
Phone: 619-531-4041
Center for Community Solutions (CCS):
24/7 crisis hotline: 888-385-4657
@a8 what do you mean document it. The deed has already been done. What's are you going to write? "I been abused".? Documentation only works of you worry to HR or someone at the time of when the action was committed.
What state are you domiciled in? Post the state name and we’ll get you the number for confidential guidance. Note that some things cannot remain confidential ( like things involving children as an example).
Document it!
@a2 lawsuit isn’t the way to approach this.
Get a lawyer and let them advise about criminal charges. If there’s a conviction, then talk about lawsuit.
Going straight for a lawsuit means money rather than justice is what is OP is after.
No one will help you at Illumina. Just quit, leave it in the past don't turn back. Illumina can bankrupt you if you try to go through with a lawsuit.
This is a crime, assuming you are not trolling.
Call the police and get a lawyer. Probably get a lawyer first because you will have to give a statement to the police under oath and they will investigate. If your allegations are true, most likely the person will be arrested.
SA is pretty serious stuff and have criminal consequences.