Will Camus: No, this would not be considered a hostile work environment. Talking behind people's back is a very common place at the work place. It's something you'll have to deal with or get a new job unfortunately.
Minh Lefrancois: Maybe you can ignore/avoid him as much as possible.If that doesn't work is there some way you can confront him? Perhaps meet with him and a manager to avoid any problems and try to understand why he is doing this.A bad environment totally kills any positive feelings you have, been there done that....Show more
Melvin Nakama: Yes, this is a hostile work environment. Go to your employer and let them know what is going on. If the situation does not improve, gets worse, or your employer wants to blow it off, contact your state labor board. Do not tolerate this, or let others tell you are making too much out of the situation.
Esmeralda Pigram: I think you're in a position to possibly get her for sexual harrasment but like someone! said below ~ document everything!!! Even conversations (especially after the confrontation). Another thing you could do is email her a "reaction" to your meeting and put in your views. Knowing her she certainly will take the bait and blast you with something inappropriate and walla! You will have the beginning of something in writing. Also ~ don't let your emotions get in the way on this one ~ stay focused, don't let her get the best of you and keep everything she says, does, asks in some sort of file for your future use! I doubt if it's a "true" sexual harassment case at this point but feel it could very well be .... Hang in there and keep the air freshener handy! What a slob!...Show more
Emerita Sciandra: I hope they teach you to read over your writings before submitting them in college.As far as I know, a hostile environment does not preclude any legality. Have you seen the floor of the NYSE or the 50 yard line of any NFL field? I would say those are pretty host! ile environments, but people clamor to be able to work there.M! y advice to you is to confront this person directly, perhaps with your manager present, and explain to them that you do not appreciate the dirty looks.Unless you are being sexually harassed, a hostile environment is not present. (in the law)Learn now that there will always be jerks, a%oles, ***********, bitches, douche-bags, and turds anywhere you find employment. Deal with it.So what if they give you dirty looks? Give them one back....Show more
Neville Dautremont: Dirty looks and talking about you behind your back do not constitute a hostile work environment. You might bring the topic up with your co-workers and try to find out what you are doing that is offending them. If you can't get any satisfaction that way, you might want to bring the matter up with your boss. You should bring the subject up as you wanting to know what you can do to improve your job performance and not "why's everybody always picking on me?". If your boss doesn't have a problem with your! job performance it's best if you just ignore these co-workers and continue to perform your job to the best of your ability. As you mature you'll learn that not everybody at work is always going to like you. Welcome to the real world. Time to grow up........Show more
Russell Mckinzie: As a Human Resources professional, I can tell you that isn't a hostile work environment. Dirty looks and unfriendly behavior isn't fun to deal with, but it doesn't break any laws. If every employer who had two employees who didn't get along was forced to do something about it, then every workplace in the country would be considered a hostile work environment. If you feel that the behavior being displayed toward you is due to your age, race, gender, religion, or national origin, or it takes the form of sexual or personal advances or sexual comments or innuendo, then you would have a possible case for hostile work environment.If the comments do take these forms, then you would need ! to contact your manager and let them know that the behavior has gotten ! worse and now involves illegal harassment. At that point the manager should make reasonable accommodations to remedy the situation. While the employer does have to do something, they don't have to tell you what they've done. For example they might write up the other employee(s) but they don't have to tell you about that. They may also change the shifts of the other person so they don't work with you. The employer should not try to change your schedule to accommodate the situation though. If the behavior continues beyond that, you'd need to tell the manager again. If at any point you don't feel that your comments aren't being taken seriously you need to notify the manager of that, and go over his/her head. Just keep in mind that the harassment must break the law as I described above, you have to be able to prove that you notified management and that they neglected to take the steps needed to create a comfortable environment for you to work in....Show more
Mauro! Cowee: You took the right first step, by reporting the problem to management. Now, go one step further, and plainly the general manager that you would like an investigation into the matter, including written statements from any co-workers who have heard any disparaging comments made about you. Also let the manager know that you want him to inform all co-workers that you feel you are being treated in a hostile manner, ( oh, yes, what you have described definitely sounds like a hostile work environment. ) and if it doesn't cease, you will be forced to contact Human Resources. ( you mentioned that it is a small store. If independently owned, skip HR, and let them know you will skip right to the next step. ) The next step if HR can't fix the problem is hiring an attorney. Very important that you remember to document everything. Dates you spoke to management, times, who, specifically you spoke to, and what was said. Forgetting to document the smallest thing could hurt you! r case. But don't quit. Not only will you not be eligible for unemplo! yment, that too could actually hurt your case. The company could paint you as a bitter ex-employee bent on revenge. So remember. DOCUMENT EVERYTHING, and good luck to you....Show more
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