If I’m experiencing very unprofessional badgering from my boss, what rights do I have as an employee?
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If I’m experiencing very unprofessional badgering from my boss, what rights do I have as an employee?
Asked on August 20, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Your rights will depend on just what you mean by "unprofessional badgering". If it rises to the level of an actionable claim, then you you woud have rights to sue or employer, etc. It allcomes down to whther or not your place of business can be categorized as a "hostile work enviornment".
Such an enviornment is one that prevents an employee from performing their work duties in a reasonable manner. Either by behavior or actions, a superior and/or co-worker must create an environment that is counterproductive to the employee performing their job. However, these behaviors must be "discriminatory" in nature and not just a result unprofessional behavior (i.e. rude or boorish remarks).
Note: Discrimination in this setting is action taken against an employee due to their being a member of what is known as a "protected class; such a class would be one based on an employee's race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, disability, etc.
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