As he was standing over my desk, he said "I am your ******* supervisor and when I say get me four videos, you JUMP"
2006-12-16 11:03:08 · 10 answers · asked by theresa_Q 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Talk to a local attorney. If you feel unsafe in your work environment, you may have a claim for Hostile Work Environment. If the actions were sooooooooo egregious as to cause you to go to a therapist, you're losing sleep, losing weight, etc., you could have a claim for negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress (hard to prove that). If you pursue the hostile Work Environment, win or lose, plan on finding a new job. If you work for a company that has internal measures set up (a 800 whistleblower line), you could try that... but talk to a local attorney first. A larger firm would probably be better, one that would take the case on a contingency basis, unless you have deep pockets to pay an attorney out of pocket.
2006-12-16 17:58:14 · answer #1 · answered by michattorney 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your question is a question of Free Speech. No you do not have any rights, despite the supervisor using profane language. The definition of Free Speech is that it does not violate community standards. By your example it does not, therefore, there can be no case made in regard to this question.
2006-12-16 20:04:52 · answer #2 · answered by syaw10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to shoot him in the face with a bazooka... People that use profanity towards their employees are brain dead, and do not deserve the right of a fair trial... REALLY, get a lawyer and sue his *** for everything he is worth... NO ONE has the right to use profanity towards their employees... Your supervisor is an asshole, and should be treated as such...
2006-12-16 19:44:47 · answer #3 · answered by mobileminiatures 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, there's not a thing you can do about it legally. However, check with your human resources department and file a complaint. I can almost guarantee it will be ignored though. I suggest you find a better job.
2006-12-16 19:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that he owes you an apology. Even if he was stressed or hurried, he shouldn't talk that way to you: particularly not in front of others. Talk to him and say you were offended and that you'd appreciate not being spoken to like that again.
2006-12-16 19:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by 60s Chick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should look for a lawyer, perhaps who offers free consultation, and ask that question. It's too broad and the particulars will matter.
2006-12-16 19:08:19 · answer #6 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not these days. We live under a corporately controlled government.
2006-12-16 19:21:06 · answer #7 · answered by flip4449 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he normally act like that? Did he have to ask you more than once? Did you give him any kind of attitude? I'm not saying that you did I'm just asking.
2006-12-16 19:08:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you do not like it there, quit. You are not legally entitled to be not offended.
2006-12-16 19:07:17 · answer #9 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
.You have the right to QUIT you whiner.
2006-12-16 19:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by HoneyC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋