Hostile Work Environment Claim

Summary

If you resigned due to a hostile work environment in California, you might have a case for constructive termination. Document all instances of harassment, consult an employment law attorney, and consider filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).

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Isabella
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California
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Emotional distress at work caused me to resign. The emotional distress was because another employee wanted my job therefore causing a hostile work environment.
Hello Isabella, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In California, you may have a claim for "constructive dismissal" if:
- Your work environment was so unbearable that any reasonable person would have resigned.
- The employer was aware of the hostile environment but did nothing to correct it.
Please consult a local employment law attorney for personalized advice.
They are now hiring the employee who was harassing me
I'm sorry to hear that, Isabella. In California, if you believe you were forced to resign due to a hostile work environment, you might have a case for "constructive termination". You should:
*. Document all instances of harassment.
*. Consult an employment law attorney.
*. Consider filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).
Emotional distress at work caused me to resign. The emotional distress was because another employee wanted my job therefore causing a hostile work environment. They are now hiring the employee who was harassing me
Hello Isabella, I'm sorry to hear about your experience. In California, you might have a case for "constructive termination". This could involve:
*. Documenting all instances of harassment.
*. Consulting an employment law attorney.
*. Filing a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).