Are there laws regarding employee abuse or work environments?
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Are there laws regarding employee abuse or work environments?
The owner of the company I work for verbally abuses the entire staff, using obscenities and even calling hourly employees in their days off and yelling/tormenting. We all need employment so have not left. Are there steps we can take to force a change?
Asked on January 26, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Michigan
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country harassment by an employer or co-employee is prohibited. Based upon what you have written about your employer is harassing his or her employees. I suggest that you and others discuss the bad situation with a labor law attorney and/or a representative with the local department of labor to see what your legal options are to end the "bad behavior".
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, thee are, What you describe here is a form of harassment. Your supervisor is using his authority in ian improper manner. You can contact an employment lawyer and also the department of labor. There is strength in numbers. Keep a good recod of what is happening. Good luck.
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