What can I do if my office manager is saying obscene things about my religion at work?
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What can I do if my office manager is saying obscene things about my religion at work?
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Asked on March 4, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Religious harassment can result in a successful hostile workplace claim. In this case, discrimination based on a violation of anemployee's rights as a member of a "protected class". In other words, based on treatment resulting from their religion (or race, nationality, age (over 40), disability, gender, and in some states sexual orientation). In such a case, when an employer does nothing or when their remedy does not end the harassment, the employer can become liable for both past harassment and any future harassment. At this point, you would be well advised to contact an attorney who handles these type of employment claims. They can advise the best course of action to take.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You may have a religious harassment claim and may be entitled to monetary compensation. The law prohibits empliyers from discriminating against or harassing (which includes creating a hostile work environment) for employees on the basis of their religion, and the comments and behavior you describe would seem to be such illegal harassment. You should contact the federal EEOC or your state's equal/civil rights agency to discuss filing a complaint.
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