Hostile Work Environment / Harassment Attorney
Have you been subjected to particularly egregious work conditions that have made it difficult to continue your employment? The same laws that prohibit employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender/sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religion, and/or disability also prohibit employers from engaging in severe or pervasive conduct on the same bases. These claims are called hostile-work-environment, or harassment, claims. Types of prohibited conduct include isolated incidents that are “severe,” such as sexual assault, as well as pervasive unwelcome conduct, such as repeated use of slurs or extreme bullying.
If you believe you are the victim of hostile work environment or harassment, it is important to discuss your situation with an Arizona employment attorney. Depending on the perpetrator’s status (co-worker, supervisor, etc.), there are different standards that will apply to determine whether your employer is liable for the alleged hostile work environment. A qualified Arizona employment lawyer can discuss your situation with you and advise you on the proper steps you should take to document evidence in support of your potential hostile-work-environment/harassment claim.