A supportive and comfortable work environment not only provides enjoyment to employees, but it also increases productivity and performance quality. Unfortunately, many employers fail to prevent or take action against hostile environments within the company. If your environment at work is extremely uncomfortable to perform your necessary tasks in, there are often underlying issues within the organization.
The Spiggle Law Firm has many years of experience protecting clients from unlawful work environments. We understand your challenges and will provide you with hard-working professionals to represent and guide you through complex legal proceedings. Contact our team today and learn more about our firm and your next steps.
Virginia’s state policy defines a hostile work environment as any behavior that “…has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating or offensive work environment, unreasonably interferes with an employee’s work performance, or affects an employee’s employment opportunities or compensation.”
The following includes examples of inappropriate behavior that may cause a hostile work environment:
Hostile workplace environments often result from various other employment issues like harassment and discrimination. While many people endure uncomfortable situations because they are unaware of their legal options, we implore you to speak with our team before disregarding your situation. We have the tools and resources to protect your rights and hold people accountable for their unwelcomed and unprofessional behavior.
When you’re feeling burnout due to overwork, passive-aggressive behavior, and alienation in the workplace, you may want to seek legal action against the responsible party. To file a successful claim, your lawyer will need to gather evidence on your behalf. Some examples of evidence they may work with you to collect may include the following:
You deserve a safe and healthy work environment. Before you disregard your case, speak with The Spiggle Law Firm about your situation, and we can help provide you with the best possible options.
No one should ever have to face and pursue legal justice alone. Having a solid support system for yourself and your case is incredibly beneficial and essential. When you partner with The Spiggle Law Firm, you can feel confident that your rights and needs will be understood and heard.
If you are working in an environment that could be considered hostile, The Spiggle Law Firm can help you by:
We follow a “Same Page Guarantee,” meaning we devote our time and energy to understanding your case’s needs, circumstances, and options. Our years of experience and schooling prepare us for any legal challenges that come our way, and we will do everything we can to recover the justice and compensation you deserve.
Unsurprisingly, when someone feels appreciated and excited to perform their job, their efficiency levels increase. It’s not only recommended but legally required for employers to provide a workplace free of hostility and harassment. If you suffer from a severely hostile work environment, speak with our team at The Spiggle Law Firm.
We offer clients the resources and representation they need to receive the justice and compensation they deserve. Our goal is to help our clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and questions, as well as holding employers accountable for their mistreatment. Speak with our team about how we may be able to help your case by completing our contact form or by calling (202) 449-8527 today.
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