Can I sue an employer for favoritism and stress?
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Can I sue an employer for favoritism and stress?
I wasn’t in an argument with a co-worker yesterday for not working. We both had words with each other but the boss told me if I ever get into an argument with him again I’ll be fired. And as far as the stress the tractor I drive has no ac but everyone else’s I work with does.
Asked on May 17, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Louisiana
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
First of all, not having A/C is not legally actionable unless this violates the terms of an employment contract or union agreement. As for favoritism, unless it is due to some form of illegal discrimination (i.e. it is due to your race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), disability, etc.), it is perfectly permissable under the law. Basically, in an "at will" employment relationship, a company can set the conditions of employment much as it sees fit. For your part you can choose to either accept you working conditions, complain but risk termination, or quit.
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