Hostile Work Environment Concerns

Summary

The situation involves potential workplace harassment and discrimination, including a hostile work environment and possible sexual orientation discrimination. Document all incidents and communications, report to HR, and consult an employment attorney to understand your rights and possible actions. If you feel unsafe, consider seeking further legal advice.

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Two employees leave a note for another employee which reads “if your back here to be a pest you need to fuck off.” An associate of the business owner assaulted the recipient of the letter a month prior.
It sounds like a challenging situation. To help you further, can you tell me if you've reported the assault to the authorities or your employer?
The employer
Have you taken any steps to address the situation with your employer after reporting? Or do you need guidance on how to proceed further?
Workers comp case was withdrawn
It seems like a complex situation. Since your workers' comp case was withdrawn, you might want to consider the following steps:
- Review the reasons for withdrawal with your employer or their insurance carrier.
- Consult with a workers' compensation attorney in Florida for advice on your rights and potential next steps.
- If you feel unsafe at work, consider reporting any ongoing issues to HR or seeking other legal advice.
If you need further assistance or want to be connected with a local attorney, feel free to let me know!
Two employees leave a note for another employee which reads “if your back here to be a pest you need to fuck off.”
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It seems like you're dealing with a hostile work environment. The note and previous assault could potentially be harassment or retaliation, which are serious issues. Here are a few steps you might consider:
- Document all incidents and communications.
- Report the situation to HR or a higher authority within your company.
- Consult an employment attorney to understand your rights and possible actions.
If you'd like to discuss connecting with a local attorney or need more information, let me know!
The general manager has fired another gay employee over similar behavior but will not fire the writer of the letter.
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It appears that you may be facing discrimination based on sexual orientation, which could be a violation of employment laws. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case? If yes, please provide more information about the specific incident involving the general manager and the similarities between the cases.