What are the laws on verbal abuse in the workplace?
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What are the laws on verbal abuse in the workplace?
The owner of the company is constantly calling people dumb ass stupid u must b retarded and u cant say any thing to defend your self cause he will threaten to or will fire you
Asked on February 8, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Nevada
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A hostile workplace is one in which a boss or co-worker, by either words or actions, creates an environment that prevents an employee from performing their job duties in a reasonable manner. However, these behaviors must typically be discriminatory in nature and not just a result of rude or boorish behavior. Based on the facts presented, while unprofessional, your work situation does not seem to give rise to a claim for a hostile work environment. The fact is that most employment arrangements are "at will". This means that an employer can set the conditions of the workplcae much as it sees fit (absent legally actionable discrimination). Exceptions to this would be if there is a union agreement or employment agreement that prohibits your employer's actions.
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