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Suing or settlement due to workplace harassment

Boss berates me in front of others. Makes false
statements about my thoughts and performance.
Will not when asked directly to provide adequate
training. Will not when asked directly what he needs
from me and how he does not answer .

Reported verbally and in writing specific incidents to
his boss and HR have received nothing back from
them.

Asked on April 26, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

Absent some form of legally actionable discrimination, there is no law prohibiting such treatment. While unprofessional it is legal. The fact is that most work arrangments are "at will". This means that a company cans set the conditions of the workplace as it sees fit. This includes allowing the behavior that you describe. Your only protection here is if you such treatment in some way violates the terms of an employment ocntrat or union agreement.

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 4 years ago | Contributor

There is nothing you can do unless the company voluntarily chooses to do something about the situation. Legally, an employer (for example, a supervisor) may beret you or harass you and the company may let them do that. Employment in this nation is "employment at will": that means not only is there no right to a job, but there is no right to fair or professional or courteous treatment. Your supervisor may treat you as badly as he likes, and if HR or senior management chooses to not help you, you must endure the treatment or seek other employment.


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