Is it legal for my supervisor to scream at me and threaten my job daily?
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Is it legal for my supervisor to scream at me and threaten my job daily?
My supervisor screams at me and threatens my job on a daily basis. He is intimidating in his demeanor and when I try to walk away he follows me screaming. I have notified HR but his behavior seems to have escalated. This behavior also is joined in by another supervisor who is this guy’s supervisor. I have been at this company for 32 years and have an impeccable record, I have never experienced this type of abuse before. What kind of recource, if any, do I have? Can I record this abuse with my cell phone if they have signs around that say no recording?
Asked on April 18, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, rude and unprofessional behavior in the workplace isn't grounds for legal action unless such treatment in some way violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. That having been said, if you think your treatment is due to some form of actionable discrimination, then you may have recourse. You stated that you have been working for your company for 32 years so you are presumably over 40 years of age. Yet, you have only just now started to be treated in an harrassing manner. Under the law, if an employee is subject to a "hostile working enviornment" due solely to their age, then they may have a claim for age discrimination. At this point, you can consult with an employment law attorney and/or file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
As a general rule, rude and unprofessional behavior in the workplace isn't grounds for legal action unless such treatment in some way violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. That having been said, if you think your treatment is due to some form of actionable discrimination, then you may have recourse. You stated that you have been working for your company for 32 years so you are presumably over 40 years of age. Yet, you have only just now started to be treated in an harrassing manner. Under the law, if an employee is subject to a "hostile working enviornment" due solely to their age, then they may have a claim for age discrimination. At this point, you can consult with an employment law attorney and/or file a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
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