[WA] harassment and severance pay

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Hi all,

Looking for advice on how to handle this.

I took FMLA for mental health reasons after being sexually harassed by my immediate supervisor. I reported it, but no investigation was started for over six weeks. When I followed up, I was told I wouldn’t be placed back under that supervisor—but when my leave ended, they sent me right back to the same location.

Then things got worse. I was told I couldn’t stay in my role because of a medication issue (I take prescribed ketamine for PTSD from a sexual assault), which meant I could no longer be on-call. I was given two options: take a demotion or be let go.

Since returning in the lower role, I’ve been sexually harassed by two more coworkers—both contacted me through dating apps, and one made inappropriate comments at work. I’m also working under a toxic boss who has had at least eight other techs refuse to work with him.

I feel totally unsafe and unsupported. I’ve reported everything, but I don't think it will ever get better and I just need to leave. At this point, the idea of going to work triggers my PTSD, I freeze up, uncontrollable shaking, and go into full panic.

I don’t know what to do next. I’m thinking about asking for severance—ideally six months with COBRA coverage.

Any advice is appreciated.

Company is about 400 people with about a billion dollars in assets if that matter

Posted Aug 7, 2025, 1:00 AM UTC · locked

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