I work for a local government in VA, and am currently faced with a problem of harrassment by another employee that works for the same department as I do, but at different locations. She is constantly trying to get me in trouble, she has filed several false police reports on me pertaining to vandelism, she has even gone through lenghts to get me and another employee reprimanded due to her un-truths. This person is very convincing and throws up her job title evidently to make her feel important. In 2004 I was told to go through anger management counseling through our employee wellness center, I went through all the counseling, we had an agreement that she was not to start anymore stuff with me, well lo and behold....she did.....in each email that she has sent to me at work and at home, it always names the "un-named" co worker, some one has told her something that someone has said about her and blaming someone else for it. This person is currently in a leave status from our employee and continues to harrass me. I am attatching the email that she sent to me, but last names have been omitted. I've called a couple of lawyers but can not afford the fee's that they charge and I feel as if I am stuck in a rut, and the situation doesnt seem to be getting any better. She has even gone through the lenghts of contacting my direct supervisor and discussing me with her. I have informed our Director and a human resource manager, but it she continues to harras me.
any advise would be greatly appreciated.



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From: @aol.com Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 6:48 PM
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please forward this to Mr. because I don't have his email address at my home. Thanks.

Mr. i:

I received your letter regarding personal emails sent to the *employers name*. First of all, I will not deny that I have not sent personal emails to *work* addresses. I have and I apologize. I received anywhere from 20 - 30 emails a day from various employees throughout the entire *work* inquiring about Ashley, to see how I am doing; and, informing me of things that are being done to assist Ashley and my family.

As you know I am a "tell it like it is" person. Regardless of what you have been told by Anne or Debbie , I should have been talked to instead of receiving a letter such as I did. I am going through the worst thing a parent could possibly go through ever!!! True, we all must maintain a professional atmosphere at all times; however, people do have feelings.

I have made every effort possible to establish a professional relationship with Debbie as well as try and be a "friend." Once again this person has caused trouble and I will not sit back this time and let it happen to me again. As you know, Mr. , I went through a living nightmare with her. It was proven time and time again the things she was accusing me of were not and did not happen. Now, here we go again.

Back in January I sent Anne and email stating I could not be the friend she needed me to be right now because all of my time was being spent with my daughter. I explained that I was an emotional basket case because watching my daughter suffer from this horrible disease was getting the best of me. Yes, this email was sent to her *work* address as well as her home address. Shortly after that Anne sent a nasty email back. I was shocked because the email I sent to her was very nice and I was only asking for space.

I did not email her for quite some time. Debbie was emailing me, during *work* time, from her *work* email address inquiring about Ashley as well. There were other personal matters discussed as well. I was trying to be a "friend." Most of our emails were concerning Ashley. So, I did not see anything wrong with emailing her. However, now that I know you disapprove I will not respond to anyone in *work* that inquires about Ashley.

I received a phone call from an employee who stated that Anne had said something about Debbie and I emailing each other. I did not want Debbie to get into any trouble because I felt that the emails were innocent because they mainly concerned Ashley. When I finished talking with the person I called and left a message on Debbie's voice mail for a supervisor so that someone could call me so that she would not get into any trouble.

During this entire episode Debbie had no clue anything that had transpired between Anne and I. Because of the phone call I received, I explained to Debbie that I had sent Anne an email asking for a little space because I had to devote all of my time to Ashley right now and that she had sent a nasty email to me in response. I also explained that apparently Anne must be angry and really out for revenge. I never discussed anything else personal concerning Anne.

Debbie began instant messaging me at night from her home computer. She was saying Anne was saying some pretty bad things about me to her at work. Debbie also told me that she felt Anne was sending her family emails and her friend Tiffany emails. Due to all of the chaos I sent Anne another email to work stating that the email was work related. I asked her to please stop discussing personal issues about me with various coworkers and that if she did not stop sharing personal information that happened in 2004 through things that came across her desk, that I was going to call you. Debbie also told me that she was upset about things too because there were certain things Anne told her that the only way she could have known about them is through things she had to do or was involved in.

At this point things became too chaotic. I emailed both of them and said I did not want to be a part of any of the chaos because I had my daughter to be concerned about. Well, things began to get worse. At night I had horrible, nasty instant messages sent and emails sent. It was so bad that I had to call the Henrico County police. Right now I can't get into details about this because I have been asked not to say anything.

Also, I put a video camera outside of my house and it has been there since all of this childish behavior began in January. This was recommended by a police officer because I explained the history I have had with Debbie . I also explained Anne past with various people she has done horrible things to out of revenge. Over the weekend the tape was given to a police officer because someone egged my car.

Although these are not work related incidents, I am relating them to you once again Mr. to show you I am being harassed once again. The personal issues that have happened to me after working hours are being taken care of. This time I was prepared because I knew the games would begin again and this time, unfortunately, Anne is involved.

This is a personal comment, but the sooner everyone realizes Debbie is trouble, the better. She has caused not only me turmoil, but so many other County people. As you know, Mr. , when all of this was happening before (2004), there were many employees ready to step up to the plate to discuss things that have happened to them during *work* time. They wanted to do this to protect me.

I have emails both of these women have sent me during *work* time from their *work* email addresses. I will be more than happy to send them to you. In my personal opinion, every employee should sign a so-called "contract" regarding personal emails. The letter I received was quite disturbing because of the timing. Again, I am not denying I have not sent personal emails and I do apologize for that. Trust me, it will never happen again. I feel that this is a vengeful thing going on and I am sure, Mr. , it will not stop here. However, I am prepared for the both of them and really don't want anything to do with either one of them. I just can't get along with people who go out of their way to cause havoc in people's lives.

All I want is for everyone to please let me have this time with my daughter without having to worry about all of this chaos. I have asked Debbie and Anne numerous times to please leave me alone and they won't. As I mentioned, there are several things in the works now to deal with the things that have happened to me while I have been out with my daughter. If that doesn't show you something about these two, I don't know what will.

I wanted to send this to you to reiterate messages left today on your phone as well as Anne phone. These messages were work related. The message that was left on Debbie phone was also work related. It was not personal!!!! I also wanted to let you know that I did speak with Ramona today concerning Debbie and gave her back ground information on myself as well as other employees who have had trouble with her.

I have sent this email to everyone because I have nothing to hide. I am dealing with two individuals who are seeking revenge and will stop at nothing to do it. It is also to let everyone know that the emails sent were innocent, to me. However, Mr. , you have made yourself perfectly clear concerning emails. I just wish you would have discussed it with me first. Right now I want to concentrate on my daughter's last days of life and I certainly hope that all of you will let me do so.

Thanks.

This was the email she sent to my work email address, I and another co worker were cc'd, this also went to two other employees.
I dont know where to turn concerning this and its a shame to go to work to be harrassed and it feels as if nothing is going to be done about it. She has sent numerious emails to other people within the agency and also cc'd me talking negatively about me, and she wont stop. She has used her daughter as a crutch, he daughter is sick, but this individual doesnt even live with her daughter, the step mother has had her since the daughters father passed away.
I would appreciate any help.
Thank you
Debbie