My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: Missouri
In November 2015, I complained to the VP of HR about one of the Managers acting inappropriately at work with a temp worker who was hired to fill the void left from the resignation of one of our Managers. He basically flirted with her all day and they were behind closed doors constantly. The VP did not want to believe anything I told him. Shortly thereafter, this manager started acting strange around me. He would rarely talk to me and picked on me for petty things. He demanded that certain duties that I used to handle would now be handled by her. People would ask me why I didn't handle certain things and why they were always behind closed doors. It was just plain awkward! The Manager job was eventually posted and I applied for it. I was very well qualified, but didn't stand a chance because he recommended her and she was a shoe in. The VP told me I just wasn't very qualified, but I know I was at least, if not more qualified than her. However, I could have been the Queen of Sheba and it wouldn't matter.
The Manager eventually wrote me up for a list of things, none of which were valid or had merit (IMHO). The temp would say things (in front of me) that were entirely uncalled for. For example, "That shirt looks SO good on you." "You need to tell them you can't live without me." Things of that nature. And on the day she started, he came up to me and said, "Wow, that chick is hot!" They share lunch often, go outside on breaks sometimes and are behind closed doors for hours a day! I feel that since I made mention of their inappropriate relationship, I have been targeted and my work environment has become extremely hostile. Yesterday, I was called into his office for another unwarranted allegation and I was placed on an unpaid leave. I immediately emailed the VP of HR and told her how I felt - that it seems I have been targeted since mentioning the two of them last November - and that I would be forced to seek counsel and to contact the EEOC if something should come of it. Next thing I know, someone from Corporate emails me and says he is coming out with another associate to do a confidential workplace investigation and they want to meet with me outside of work early next week. He also said my unpaid leave would be paid. I don't know what to make of this. Will I get drilled at this meeting? Should I bring someone with me? I have not sought legal advice yet, but I truly feel I endured a hostile work environment among other things.
Any advice is appreciated... I am so nervous! Thank you!!

