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Workplace Harassment
I live in a state that employess individuals at will and a friend of mine is being harassed at work by her supervisory along with one of her closest cronies. Being that she feels her supervisor will simply say, "just find another job" if she expresses her discontent, what can she do to address her situation? She also states that she feels were she to confront her manager the regional manager above her would take the supervisor's side regarding what she perceives as the maltreatment of her, other employees, and customers. Futthermore, are their any workers compensation claims she she can make regarding work related stress caused by her supervisor and her cronie?
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You mentioned that the company she works for has a regional manager... If the company is regional, I assume it's big enough to have a department of human resources. This is where I would start. State laws aside, if there is a human resources department they have their own practices and policies, often which are harsher than some state laws.
I would also suggest that your friend keeps a journal, documenting the harrassment that has occurred. The more specific she can be, the better. Include days, times, and try to recall exactly what was said.
Wish I could of more help. Without knowing which company, and what kind of company, it's hard to say... Though I understand why you wouldn't mention it here. Best of luck ;)
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I am a great deal older than most of the advisers on this site, so my advice will be somewhat different from what you have received and may continue to receive from others.
Every State even “At Will” States have EEOC Laws which cover harassment in the workplace. The biggest problem generally is documenting and supporting the claim. My best advice here, since none of us here are lawyers, is to have your friend contact a Lawyer Specializing in Employment Law.
As to the Workman’s Compensation question; Each State administers Workman’s Compensation based on the Laws of that State. So the answer to that question would best come from a Lawyer Specializing in Employment Law.
I wish I had better answers to your questions but the advice I am giving you is the best answers I can give based on the information provided. One thing I will say is if the Workers’ Compensation Commission in your State does accept your friends claim I would think it would help her claim of Harassment in the Workplace.
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