Do I have a lawsuit regarding a hostile co-worker?
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Do I have a lawsuit regarding a hostile co-worker?
I was at my place of employment a couple days ago. A training manager started making comments towards me about
Asked on August 21, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You have no claim here. The fact is that a business can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit. This includes who to schedule to work and for what shift. The only recourse you would have here is if your treatment constitutes some form of legally actionable discrimination (i.e. is based on you religion, race, disability, age (over 40), etc.) and that does not appear to be the case. Also, it must not violate the terms of an employment contact or union argeement.
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