Just remember that "hostile work environment" is a term of art under federal law. To be actionable, the conduct has to relate to a protected class, e.g., race, gender, religion, age, and be directed at a member if that class by virtue of that membership. Mere incivility is not sufficient. It must be pervasive, and it must interfere or be intended to interfere with the victim's ability to perform his or her job. I'm obviously summarizing these requirements for purposes of this discussion. But, again, I want to emphasize that merely working with or for a rude, volatile, or hostile person does not give rise to a hostile work environment claim. Not to imply anything one way or another with your situation, malkin. I just thought it was worth clarifying.
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10-06-2012, 01:43 PM #1
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10-06-2012, 04:49 PM #2
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Yah--I was pretty dubious when someone first suggested 'hostile environment', but I think the situation really may rise to meet the definition.
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