There is a difference between bullying/micro-managing and unlawful harassment. Bullying and micro-managing are typically not unlawful harassment if the “boss” treats everyone (or most employees) the same across the board and the behavior is not motivated by a discriminatory reason. In other words, a “boss” can be an A-hole so long as it is not to discriminate against you because you fall within a protected class.
What are these protected classes? Some examples are:
Note that there must be evidence to support that the boss’ behavior is due to a discriminatory reason. For example, it is not enough to say the boss is harassing me because I am Latinx. Instead, there must be an example of the link – for example, my boss is constantly telling me he needs to check that I’m working because he knows how us Mexicans love our siestas.
Because these situations are extremely fact specific, it is important to speak to an experienced employment attorney about your situation to determine if you have a case. Contact Luna Legal Firm P.C. for a free phone consultation at info@lunalegalfirm.com.
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