How mobile phones can validate sexual harassment claims

On Behalf of | Jan 26, 2025 | Sexual Harassment |

Those who experience sexual harassment in the workplace often understand that their boss or coworkers have violated their rights. However, they may feel anxious about reporting the incident because they fear retaliation.

They worry that the company may have nothing to evaluate other than their claims and the statements made by the other parties involved. Without evidence, they may have a hard time convincing the company to act to protect them. They may worry about facing increasing hostility from their coworkers or supervisors for asserting themselves. But, in some cases, workers can use their mobile phones as a means of validating their allegations and strengthening their claims.

Kentucky law allows for private recording

Eavesdropping or wiretapping laws restrict the ability to record private conversations. In some states, everyone involved in a conversation or interaction has to give explicit consent for recording to be legal. Kentucky is a bit more lenient. The state has a one-party consent rule for recording conversations. The person experiencing harassment can provide the consent to record the conversation without telling anyone else.

Both video and audio recordings captured using a mobile phone can serve as compelling evidence of workplace misconduct. Of course, not every worker has an opportunity to pull out their phone and start recording when harassment occurs. Journaling and speaking to witnesses can also be important means of gathering evidence of workplace sexual harassment.

Discussing workplace sexual harassment with a skilled legal team can help employees find the best way to document what they experience. Those with clear proof of harassment in the workplace can demand that their employers take action or hold them accountable for failing to address the issue.

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