Hostile work environment

What situations other than sexual harrassment can signify a hostile work environment? WHAT ARE FORMS OF RETALIATION?

1 answer  |  asked Apr 11, 2003 12:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to Illinois

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Carol Oshana
Retaliation

Other factors such as race, disability and age can constitute hostile work environments. For instance, if an African American is harassed about his race, then that can constitute a hostile work environment. Forms of retaliation include demotions, terminations, and any negative impact on the workplace that can be linked with a protected activity, such as whistleblowing or filing a workers' compensation claim.

posted by Carol Oshana  |  Apr 11, 2003 10:09 AM [EST]

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