i am a female that works for a utility company. in june 2003 i was assaulted by a customer in his home. he kept grabbing me around the waist, rubbing me and kissing me. i filed charges with the police and the person admitted to everything. he was charged with assault but it was knocked down to harassment with 30 days counseling!! our eap person came to see me and said that since it only happened once in the eleven years that i've worked there it proves that it doesn't happen all of the time and that i should get back to work. i told her that i needed counseling. it took her over a month to find someone, then she told me that the company wouldn't pay for it. she said my insurance would pay half and if i really needed help like i claimed i would be willing to pay the other half!!when i refused she then said that the gm would pay $1,000 towards counseling if i didn't file workers comp!!! she told me that the company had to watch its premiums!! i filed for comp and have had 2 hearings and am waiting for the third hearing in april. i have since found out that the gm's bonus is affected by workers comp, sick days, things like that, hence the harassment i received. also may have proof that they bribed the officer who took my report(from other officers). he has since retired. my question is whether or not there is any other action i can take against the company besides workers comp. i believe the behavior was negligent and discriminatory(i am one of 2 females black union members in the state). we have no safety training concerning this type of situation and there is no policy in place detailing how to handle it. my attorney refuses to subpoena anyone, saying the four doctors reports should be enough. i say don't leave anything to chance. the company is determined to not take responsiblity. I have filed with the eeoc but would like feedback from anyone who may have some experience with a similar situation. thank you