What would be defined as a hostile work environment?

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What would be defined as a hostile work environment?

I had a relationship with a co-worker (she initiated and I have proof) upon the breakup, I spoke to management and requested a transfer because of the situation. They said no. I then found an employee in another area who was willing to make a trade with me, I informed my management that the situation was becoming detrimental to my mental health and I couldn’t continue to work in these conditions (documented). They denied the “swap” saying that our company does not do that, however there are multiple instances in which that has happened. I feel like I’m being forced out. What can I do?

Asked on July 21, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Washington

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

A "hotsile" work environment essentially is a situation where employes are harassed, denied breaks, not provided with required working equipment and the like as a general example. In your situation, just because you feel uncomfortable about working in an enviroment with a person that you once dated does not in and of itself make the situation a "hostile" work environment.


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