Well have you used lawyer regarding something like this? Free lawyer? Useless legal aid lawyer? Be careful not to get taken advantage of by crooks.
Being looked at the right or wrong way, it's based on that person's feelings, how can I prove on my end I didn't make the person feel a certain way. Sounds likes a frivolous lawsuit that's not even worth my time, especially as of right now when there isn't an HR investigation yet.
I don't think the company wants to be sent on a wild goose chase investigating something that's impossible to prove. That's why the department manager tipped me off, so that from now on I avoid the person. Moreover, I don't think dragging the company into litigation is wise career move.
Yes, free consult. Normally they give some indication if you have a case or not. Divorce, Crime or work....they give some guidance for FREE. You can decide if you want to pursue it or not. I had a contract issue at work. I called a lawyer. He brought clarity to my case and I decided it wasn't worth it. There was a good chance I would loose. That was enough for me to stop thinking about it. This didn't cost me a penny. Also, there has been many cases where legal fees were paid by the other party who lost.
Unfortunately your name is out there already. If you think this is between you, your manager and her, most likely not. This is considered gossip and people love gossip. This shit in not kept private as much as you think it is. Your name has been thrown into the creep pot and will be dragged in mud at this company. Girls talk to more than one girl.
I guess you and I are different. If i know I didn't do anything wrong I would fight to clear my name and bring the dark rain cloud to her desk. It's raining on you. Not her.
I would clear my name, send her an indirect message not to mess with me and of course stop looking at me. I couldn't care about the company. This is my name. I'm the brand of me. Jobs can be changed. Your name cant.
Now, please discount all of this if you are looking at her for more than a few seconds. There's a difference between glancing and staring. I have seen men look at women for extended periods of time. To the point its uncomfortable. It's creepy. I'm uncomfortable just watching this happen. Anyways I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt this isn't you.
Lastly, it's very hard to get fired today unless something obvious occurs especially with heavy HR driven organizations.
When you stop for a coffee break at work make sure you look at the ceiling when you walk across the office floor with a smile. Good luck.