If I’m mad and upset about being bullied at work and my health is suffering from the stress, can I also sue the bully personally?
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If I’m mad and upset about being bullied at work and my health is suffering from the stress, can I also sue the bully personally?
I’m pursuing complaints for unlawful harassment.
Asked on March 18, 2012 under Personal Injury, New York
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You have harassment and you have hostile working conditions. The issue is whether this person is shielded from liability in way and whether by suing this person, you run the risk of losing your job. In most states, employment is at will and you can be fired with or without notice and with or without cause. If this person is in a supervisory capacity, you need to go through the process of seeing if his or her supervisor is aware of your issues and has attempted to rectify the problem. If aware, and nothing has happened, then you need to consider suing the employer as well but do not make any moves until you speak with an attorney.
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