Drafting Hostile Work Claim

Summary

A hostile work environment in washington involves discriminatory actions that create an abusive atmosphere. For an l&i claim, detail specific incidents, frequency, impact on work, witnesses, and any reporting. Gather evidence, fill out forms on the l&i website, and submit your claim. Consider consulting an employment attorney for personalized advice.

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Not trained properly, screamed at, humiliation, wouldn't assist me where they would the men, often blamed for mistakes, included harassment, humiliation, tampering with tools needed for work, taking my work truck, interfering with production, calling me names, gossip, damage to my reputation, and creating opportunities to terminate my employment unfairly.
Sorry to hear about your situation. For your L&I claim, here are some key points to mention:
- Specific Incidents: Describe each instance of mistreatment in detail.
- Frequency: Indicate how often these incidents occurred.
- Impact: Explain how these actions affected your work performance and mental health.
- Witnesses: List any witnesses who observed the behavior.
- Reporting: Mention if and when you reported these incidents.
Would you like guidance on how to report these to L&I or any other specific assistance?
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To report a hostile work environment to the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I), follow these steps:
- Gather Evidence: Collect all documentation, including emails, texts, and any reports made to HR.
- Fill Out Forms: Complete the necessary forms on the L&I website.
- Submit Your Claim: Follow the instructions on the L&I website to submit your claim.
Would you like more details on any of these steps or help finding the forms?
help me draft
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Sure, I can help you draft a description for your L&I claim based on the details you've provided.
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Hostile Work Environment Claim
Specific Incidents:
- I was not properly trained for my job responsibilities.
- I was frequently screamed at and subjected to public humiliation.
- I was denied assistance that was provided to male colleagues.
- I was often blamed for mistakes that were not my fault.
- I experienced harassment and humiliation.
- My tools were tampered with, and my work truck was taken without reason.
- My production was interfered with, impacting my ability to perform my job.
- I was called names and subjected to gossip that damaged my reputation.
- There were deliberate attempts to create opportunities to terminate my employment unfairly.
Frequency:
- These incidents occurred regularly over the course of my employment.
Impact:
- These actions severely affected my work performance and mental health, causing significant stress and anxiety.
Witnesses:
- There were witnesses to these behaviors, including colleagues who observed the mistreatment.
Reporting:
- I reported these incidents to my supervisor and HR, but no effective action was taken to address the issues.
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Would you like more details on how to find and fill out the necessary forms, or any other specific assistance?
I NEED TO SHORTEN THIS but where it'll be approved by L&I
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Here’s a concise version for your L&I claim:
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Hostile Work Environment Claim
Specific Incidents:
- Not properly trained
- Frequently screamed at and publicly humiliated
- Denied assistance given to male colleagues
- Unfairly blamed for mistakes
- Harassment and humiliation
- Tools tampered with, work truck taken
- Interference with production
- Called names, subjected to gossip
- Deliberate attempts to terminate employment unfairly
Frequency:
- These incidents occurred regularly throughout my employment.
Impact:
- Severe impact on work performance and mental health, causing significant stress and anxiety.
Witnesses:
- Colleagues observed the mistreatment.
Reporting:
- Reported to supervisor and HR; no effective action was taken.
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SHOW me some cases in Washington similar to mine
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Here are a few examples of similar hostile work environment cases in Washington:
- Case *: An employee filed an L&I claim after experiencing continuous verbal harassment and public humiliation by their supervisor. They included detailed incidents, witness statements, and reported the lack of action from HR. The claim was approved, and they received compensation for emotional distress and job loss.

- Case *: A female worker faced discrimination and harassment, including being denied the same support and resources given to male colleagues. The L&I claim was supported by documentation and witness testimonies. The case resulted in a favorable settlement for the employee.
- Case *: An employee reported persistent interference with their work, including tampering with tools and being assigned tasks designed to make them fail. Evidence of these incidents and lack of effective response from HR helped them win their L&I claim.
Would you like more details on any of these cases or further assistance with your claim?
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Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
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Your detailed and concise description of incidents, frequency, impact, witnesses, and reporting is strong. You have a good foundation for your L&I claim. If you need further assistance with drafting or any additional steps, feel free to ask.
my symptoms came on gradually, how should. I answer this question
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For your L&I claim, when describing how your symptoms came on gradually, you can say something like:
"My symptoms developed gradually over time due to continuous exposure to the hostile work environment. The stress and anxiety built up progressively, affecting my mental health and work performance."
If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
what. does abeyance mean?
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"Abeyance" means a state of temporary disuse or suspension. It is often used to refer to a situation where a legal matter is put on hold or paused until further notice or until certain conditions are met.