Katherine Kleyman left a post at Linkedin regarding the situation with HR for workplace rights as below.

'Everything you tell HR is confidential.'
That's the biggest lie in corporate America. 
An employee told HR about harassment last week.

By Friday, her 'performance issues' suddenly appeared. 

After years of helping companies handle HR issues and now fighting for employees, here's what you need to know: 

HR is like talking to the police: Everything you say can and will be used against you. 

4 lies HR tells employees:
1. "We're here to listen" 
Translation: We're gathering evidence 

2. "This is a safe space" 
Translation: For the company, not you 

3. "We take this very seriously" 
Translation: We're building our defense 

4. "We'll investigate thoroughly"
Translation: We'll find ways to discredit you

🚨 Real story: An employee reported harassment. 
HR invited her to "share everything." She did. 
Two months later, HR and her manager twisted her words: 

"You admitted to feeling anxious, so maybe you misinterpreted the jokes."

"You said you felt less confident—perhaps this isn't the right role for you."

"You noted feeling distracted—this could explain your recent mistakes."

Their narrative? She wasn't being harassed. She just "couldn't handle the job." 

Don't let this be you. 

3 rules for protecting yourself:
1. Document everything (Keep a daily journal of incidents) 
2. Be strategic with HR (Only share what's necessary, in writing) 
3. Know your rights (Before, not after, you need them)

Remember: HR's job isn't to be your friend. 
It's to protect the company.
From you. 

Even though I do not have such experience yet, it looks like employment law is something I need to learn.