What constitutes a case for harrassment in the workplace?
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What constitutes a case for harrassment in the workplace?
We unfortunately had to file bankruptcy 7 years ago our home was not reaffirmed but we have been making our payments each month. A few weeks ago my manager was yelling at me and using profanity in front of other associates. I reported him to our GM and district HR office. I was informed by my manager that I would be held accountable. Since then I have been receiving emails threatening write-ups and with sugestions that I should leave the company. I have been refused when requesting a day off to see a doctor after being sick for over a week, being told that it would not be excused even with a doctor’s note. Now this week I’m scheaduled closing shifts all week and even though I have been approved to take a vacation day they have still scheduled me 40 hours. I am debating leaving the company. Do I have a case for harrasment?
Asked on October 14, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Hawaii
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Harassment in the workplace is any conduct that is socially unacceptable intended to cause a targeted person to feel threatened, annoyed or uncomfortable that has no redeeming social value. From what you have written about, you are being retaliated against and harassed due to having a co-employee written up for unacceptable behavior. What is happening to you is not acceptable.
I suggest that you report what is happening to your human resources department and your nearest representative for the department of labor.
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