Can a company file harassment charges against me for contacting an employee?
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Can a company file harassment charges against me for contacting an employee?
I wrote an email to a co-worker (just one), apologizing for losing my temper and telling them that I hold no grudges. The employee went to the company but the company filed a police report, not the individual. Now the police tell me I cannot contact any other employees, even socially. Can a company file a harassment charge or does it have to be an individual?
Asked on December 16, 2015 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
It's the authorities who actually file charges. A company can provide the information to the police as to what happened, and if the police deem that there is or may have been a violation of the law, they can then investigate or either arrest/issue a summons.
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