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What can I do about a workplace bully?
Asked on Apr 06th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Wisconsin
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There is an employee who has created a hostile work environment and despite complaints from other managers, employees, as well as members of the same department upper management has yet to fully discipline his actions. This person uses race to intimidate others as well as management. What can I do? I've tried to simply ignore but it's becoming overwhelming.
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General Practice Attorney serving Bingham Farms, MI
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General type of bullying in the workplace is not illegal. However, bullying on the basis of race can be illegal if it is severe or pervasive in nature. If so, then, you could have a claim of race discrimination based upon a hostile work environment under federal and/or state law.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 8:30 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Complain to HR. If based on race, complain to the EEOC. If you want to "outsource" and get legal representation, we represent workers who have such problems.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 8:08 PM
I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced at handling racial harassment claims in GA.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 2:37 AM
The term "hostile work environment " is over used and mis-used. It is limited to Race, Age, Sex, National Origin, Religion, Handicap, usually sexual discrimination. "Hostile work environment " does not refer to an unpleasant place to work or working around unpleasant persons. I do not have enough facts to know if you do in fact have a "hostile work environment.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 2:30 AM
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I need details for a legal opinion but can suggest you might find alternate employment.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 1:18 AM
You should contact an attorney or the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division to file a complaint that you should provide to your employer.
Answered on Apr 08th, 2013 at 1:10 AM