Question 1

What is a hostile work environment?

Accepted Answer

A toxic work environment consists of narcissists and sociopaths.

These parasites thrive by terrorizing employees who have moral standards and abide by the protocols.

Question 2

How do you deal with LGBT discrimination at work?

Accepted Answer

First, be sure you have a legitimate complaint worthy of action. Get proof of discrimination.

In most workplaces, you can report the discrimination to the Human Resources department to have appropriate action taken.

Question 3

How does EEOC identify a hostile work environment?

Accepted Answer

EEOC investigates complaints of job discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, age (40 or older), or genetic information.

Question 4

Can you sue a company for a hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

In the US, anyone can sue anyone for any reason.

To win, you will need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the hostile environment violated your civil rights and caused you irreparable material (measurable) damage.

Question 5

Can you sue a company for a hostile environment?

Accepted Answer

In the US, anyone can sue anyone for any reason.

To win, you will need to prove by a preponderance of the evidence that the hostile environment violated your civil rights and caused you irreparable material (measurable) damage.

Question 6

What are the pros and cons of EEOC regulations?

Accepted Answer

The commission of Equal Employment Opportunity helps to reduce potential barriers that may prevent certain groups of people from entering and/or progressing in a workplace.

EEO is safeguarded by a number of anti-discrimination laws at both the federal and state levels.

Question 7

In the US, can your boss ever ask you if you're gay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it’s legal for anyone to ask if they’re gay in the United States of America.

However, an employer can be sued if they discriminate against a person based on their legal sexual orientation (i.e., gay, straight, bisexual, pansexual, or any other sexuality related to adults).

Question 8

Can someone be fired for creating a hostile work environment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, someone can be fired for creating a hostile work environment.

Question 9

How do I deal with bullying and harassment in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

You should leave. There really is no 'winning' in these situations.

Those who engage in bullying are usually at least well-connected in the organization.