Sexual Harassment Complaint Letter

A harassment complaint letter is a formal complaint that can be used by an employee when they become a victim of harassment and want to inform their employer about the incident that has taken place. The purpose of this letter is to request the employer to take action regarding the matter, and when you're looking for a template for a complaint letter, then download this file right away.

How do I write a sexual harassment complaint letter?

• Keep it factual, when and what kind of workplace harassment took place;
• Write down what kind of harassments took place;
• Introduce yourself and your reason for writing;
• Give the facts of the harassment;
• Explain the details of how you responded to the harassment that happen;
• Make an offer for a solution to the issue;
• Be careful with the offensive language.

Below is provided a sample complaint letter. You can download it and use it after making changes as per your requirements and criteria. We are not only providing you tips, but also a sample cover letter that you can use after certain edits. Here is a sample letter for your guidance:

I am writing this letter to inform you about the recent events that have created a hostile atmosphere in my working environment. I feel like I have been subjected to insults and derogatory remarks by a coworker, {{Name Harasser}}. This is a formal complaint of harassment that I have been subjected to, and I request early action and proper investigation of the situation. I work in the {{Department}} in {{Organization}} and have been employed here for {{Number of years}} years. The harassment started on {{Date}} when {{Name Harasser}} said that I would not be able to get a promotion just because I am a woman. The verbal abuse took place on the premises of the company. I’ve kept a log of his actions: 1. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} asked me on a dinner date and has shown unprofessional intentions, which I politely and kindly rejected, I kept this to myself; 2. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} touched my arms and briefly my buttocks, and showed unprofessional intentions, which I politely and kindly rejected, I kept this to myself; 3. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} yelled at me at the office, several colleagues were witness. 4. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} spread false rumors about me around the office. 5. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} yelled at me because I refused to bring him a {{Item}}. 6. On {Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} threatened to steal my phone if I didn’t help him with his share of work. 7. On {{Date}}, {{Name Harasser}} told me that I deserved to be fired. Along with the letter, I have attached the statements of witnesses, {{Name witness}}, and {{Name witness2}}, who heard the verbal abuse. I would like to point out that these repeated instances of harassment have caused mistress and anxiety, and they have been affecting my performance at work. I expect that, per company policy, this matter will be thoroughly investigated but that my personal information will be confidential. I expect swift action and understand if you want to have a personal meeting to discuss this serious accusation.

Yours sincerely,

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