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if department head calls you an asshole in front of other employees
my dept head called me an asshole in front of
other employees told others he did not like me
forced me into undesirable tasks. went to h.r.
today they told me to try talking to him..
Asked on April 12, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Massachusetts
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit unless there exists a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. Accordingly, while your treatment is highly unprofessional, it is unfortunately legal. If after speaking with your boss, his behavior does not improve, then I'm afraid that your only recourse is to quit and find other employment.
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit unless there exists a union agreement or employment contract to the contrary. Accordingly, while your treatment is highly unprofessional, it is unfortunately legal. If after speaking with your boss, his behavior does not improve, then I'm afraid that your only recourse is to quit and find other employment.
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