If I had to quit my job because of a hostile workplace that my employer wouldn’t try to resolve, can I sue them for wages lost, etc?
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If I had to quit my job because of a hostile workplace that my employer wouldn’t try to resolve, can I sue them for wages lost, etc?
I was 7 months pregnant. The father of my child was not having anything to do with the whole thing. He was still coming in as a customer (I was a server/bartender at a pool hall) and was having sexual relations with a co-worker of mine which added more stress to the workplace. Everyone knew that this was going on and my manager and the owner let it continue to go on. I had to quit because there was clear animosity coming from my higher ups. Later on she was fired and I asked for my job back which the owner said no because I was so far along. My being pregnant was his reason not to hire me back.
Asked on July 28, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Virginia
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
From what you have written, there may be a factual and legal basis for bringing a labor action against your former employer in not using proper judgment in trying to diffuse a hostile work environment where you were an employee.
I suggest that you consult with an attorney that practices in the area of labor law and/or have a meeting with a representative with your local department of labor about what you have written.
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