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Hey everyone, I need some advice on a tricky situation I’m dealing with at work. ๐ค
So, I work for the government and unfortunately have a supervisor who is blatantly homophobic. ๐ This supervisor makes my work environment incredibly uncomfortable with their behavior and comments. I want to take action, but I’m not sure where to start.
Here are some of my thoughts and questions:
– Should I go to HR or my boss about this issue?
– What if the harassment is coming from the only manager on duty most nights, and other coworkers on par with me are also participating in the discriminatory behavior?
– What steps can I take to protect myself and address this hostile work environment?
I believe I may have grounds for a lawsuit against my employer for fostering this discriminatory atmosphere, but I could use some guidance on how to proceed. Any advice, tips, or similar experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated! Let’s support each other in navigating these tough situations. ๐ช๐ฝ
What’s your question?
What actually happened, and what’s your proof.
Document it, with time and date. Then talk to a lawyer without HR. And get an understanding.
HR is there to protect the business, but when it comes to what each person said its a hard bargain.
The facts will matter here. Whether what you are experiencing rises to the level of a hostile work environment or harassment will be determined based on the actual facts. Youโll need to provide more details.
Even if it does rise to that level, have you ever reported this? If not, you have no lawsuit on your hands. You need to inform HR and/or your bossโ direct supervisor of the harassment so that they can investigate. They have to have an opportunity to stop the behavior before you could sue them, and you havenโt given your employer that opportunity if you havenโt reported it.
There is no law against being โhorribleโ. You need to have specific examples to take to HR or nothing can be done.
If you have never reported anything, you have proof of jack shit. Your word against theirs.