harassment case

Workplace abuse claim

A harassment case is a legal proceeding or formal complaint alleging unwanted, repeated conduct that intimidates, threatens, or creates a hostile environment.

Most commonly refers to workplace sexual harassment lawsuits or civil rights complaints: The company settled the harassment case out of court.

Can also describe criminal stalking charges or school disciplinary matters involving bullying.

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victim · perpetrator · workplace · hostile · hostile work environment · investigation · due process · testimony · hush money · nondisclosure agreement · accusation · predator · power imbalance · misconduct · witness · deposition · trauma · survivor

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legal outcome/disposition

harassment caseexoneration

Official clearing of blame

vindication · acquittal · dismissal · dropped charges · case dismissed

nature of legal proceeding

harassment casecriminal trial

Court case for crimes

murder trial · capital case · felony case · criminal case · criminal indictment

workplace/relational dynamic

harassment casecommendation

Formal expression of approval

employee recognition · mentorship · supportive environment

Family

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