My team and I are dealing with a tough situation at work. We’re contractors for a large company, and management has been a nightmare. There’s favoritism, retaliation, and a generally hostile work environment. One person, in particular, seems to be at the center of it all. HR has been contacted multiple times, but nothing has changed. Things are only getting worse. What are the best steps to take here?
Sounds like a really toxic situation. Have you considered filing a complaint with the EEOC or a state agency?
Tal said:
Sounds like a really toxic situation. Have you considered filing a complaint with the EEOC or a state agency?
We’re thinking about it. Some people are hesitant because they’re afraid of retaliation.
Tal said:
Sounds like a really toxic situation. Have you considered filing a complaint with the EEOC or a state agency?
That’s fair, but if enough people file complaints, it might be harder for them to retaliate against everyone.
The nepotism alone sounds like a huge issue. Remote work for one person while the rest of you can’t? Really?
Melody said:
The nepotism alone sounds like a huge issue. Remote work for one person while the rest of you can’t? Really?
Exactly. The manager hired their baby mama, and she gets away with everything while the rest of us are stuck.
Melody said:
The nepotism alone sounds like a huge issue. Remote work for one person while the rest of you can’t? Really?
Baby mama? What does that mean here?
Melody said:
The nepotism alone sounds like a huge issue. Remote work for one person while the rest of you can’t? Really?
It’s slang for someone’s partner or the mother of their child. Sorry for the confusion!
That comment about phone sex? Completely inappropriate. No wonder the environment feels hostile.
Nori said:
That comment about phone sex? Completely inappropriate. No wonder the environment feels hostile.
It really was. Comments like that just add to the stress we’re already dealing with.
Have you thought about anonymously reporting these issues? It might make people feel safer about speaking up.
Cruz said:
Have you thought about anonymously reporting these issues? It might make people feel safer about speaking up.
That’s a good idea. Anonymity could help more people come forward without fear.
If you’re in Texas, you could also file with the Texas Workforce Commission. They might help with these kinds of issues.
Lane said:
If you’re in Texas, you could also file with the Texas Workforce Commission. They might help with these kinds of issues.
Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into that along with the EEOC option.