{
  "id": 9693711,
  "title": "\"I complained and had to resign\": Employee on cost of reporting harassment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/i-complained-and-had-to-resign-employee-on-cost-of-reporting",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T02:30:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/i-was-harassed-i-complained-and-yet-i-had-to-resign-employee-shares-how-complaining-against-seniors-causes-more-damage-than-one-can-imagine/articleshow/134467944.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ritica, a woman who previously worked, recently uploaded an Instagram video detailing her resignation and allegations of workplace harassment. In the video, she explained that she had previously reported the issue to her Human Resources (HR) department and senior management, but felt that her concerns were not adequately addressed. Ritica alleged that HR representatives questioned her credibility, suggesting she was being influenced or brainwashed. She also claimed that despite multiple complaints, the situation did not improve and that some senior employees pressured her junior colleagues to write complaints against her. Ritica resigned after she believed the situation would not improve, and said she wished others could receive the same support and help.",
  "summary": "In a powerful recount, Ritica detailed her decision to resign after encountering workplace harassment, met with inadequate responses from management. Despite reporting the incidents to HR, her cries for help were dismissed, leading to even more obstacles, including pressure toward her coworkers to file complaints against her. Ultimately, she felt compelled to leave, convinced that the situation…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}