can a company get sued for a hostile work environment?...If co-workers and even the person under the supervisor makes racials jokes. What type of lawyers would handle this case?
2006-11-25 03:52:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Maybe you should stay out of creating controversy in the work place. Feel good you have a job, my friend.
2006-11-25 03:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by mister roy jones 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A company can get sued for a hostile work environment. A school district in California was sued becuase some fo the staff members rererred to a woman as a "reggin" and she cracked the code as to what that really meant
2006-11-25 03:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Stop looking to make a buck and take a stand against what's going on in your office. If someone says something inappropriate speak up and kindly say "That's inappropriate and hurtful so please do not use that type of language here in the office." If that doesn't kick it in the behind then meet with your supervisor and be specific... list the incidents with date/times and people involved. Give your supervisor two weeks to prove s/he is making significant changes and if not go to his/her supervisor. Only YOU can make a difference... dollars don't count for anything.
2006-11-25 04:03:03 · answer #3 · answered by mJc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the respond is confident. All businesses could positioned up federal salary & discrimination rules someplace in the development. maximum in all hazard in a wreck room or at human resorces. you're able to touch the U. S. hard work BOARD. verify with your community employment company to be certain extra tips or lookup on line at US hard work BOARD. I own a learn provider in Oregon, this would be my recommindation: bypass to Radio Shack or simliar keep and purchase a small tape recorder that final as long as 8 hours, positioned it on your pocket or someplace it can not be seen yet be close enouph to the folk so as that it will p.c.. up the communique, additionally checklist the date and begining time until eventually now you bypass on your place of work. checklist all racial comments and jokes which you come across offensive. warning: have you ever instructed them you come across this offensive? Are you partaking in the jokes or comments? on your case those are substantial questions that an criminal expert or hard work board will ask. in case you have suggested you come across some remark or comedian tale offensive and the co-workers save on, or do any variety of retalation you will also have a superb case. in case you are able to no longer checklist the conversations or comments make a each and every day log with time, date, names, and the remark or comedian tale you discovered offensive, be very specific. as far as an criminal expert discover one that specialises in harassment or employment concerns.
2016-10-04 08:38:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure can. See a lawyer like in the NAACP, EEOC or someone similar or check with your federal offices for the dept of labor number.
2006-11-25 04:03:26 · answer #5 · answered by ramall1to 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In England the employer has a duty of care towards its employees. I would first contact my union rep if i had one, if not there are solicitors that deal with industrial issues.
The company would automatically be held responsible if they fail to protect your rights.
hope this helps
2006-11-25 04:02:53 · answer #6 · answered by Scribbler 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I beleive you should call the civil rights and racial intimidation lawyers listed under Yellow pages. Keep it a secret.
2006-11-25 03:55:05 · answer #7 · answered by Sam P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Probably an attorney that has expertise in EEOC matters.
2006-11-25 03:54:10 · answer #8 · answered by Bruce L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋