Workplace harassment in Philadelphia and in any other state, can be defined as abusive, repetitive and intentional behavior, by either the employer, a supervisor or coworkers and even subordinates. This exists when the dignity or integrity, whether physical or psychological, of a worker is threatened. The term is normally used to refer to harassment suffered by an employee who feels isolated, undervalued, with self-esteem issues, and which normally intends to hurt the victim or make them quit their job.
If you believe you are in a situation like this, you should contact Conexión Legal as soon as possible by calling us at 1800 201 1220 or writing to us through WhatsApp so we can provide you with the best free consultation, and in this way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation from a workplace harassment attorney.
After making clear that workplace harassment in Philadelphia constitutes an aggression or repeated harassment, carried out by the employer or by one or more workers, against one or more workers, by any means, and that has consequences for those affected due to their disability, mistreatment or humiliation, or that threatens or interferes with their employment situation or their employment opportunities, we can define three main and characteristic types of workplace harassment.
- Upward moral harassment in the workplace: that in which the person being attacked holds a higher position than the aggressors. This can occur, for example, when a new person is appointed to management at the company or when a worker is promoted in relation to other coworkers who commit harassment.
- Downward harassment in the workplace: on the other hand, it occurs when the person who holds the highest position attacks their superior (this is the most common situation).
- Horizontal harassment in the workplace: attacks that occur in a context of the same hierarchical level (between coworkers who are at the same hierarchical level).
When Can We Talk About Workplace Harassment in Philadelphia?
First, we must address situations that repeat over time. An isolated event that has not occurred on a regular basis cannot be considered workplace harassment as such.Second, it is necessary to verify with the help of the laws and a workplace harassment attorney that there is physical and psychological impact on the victim. Generally, these effects must be demonstrable both in their existence and in the fact that the cause is workplace harassment.
Third, there is a real power difference between the attacker and the victim. What occurs in the case of workplace harassment, and what is ultimately sought to resolve in a legal situation, is to assess that effectively the situation is repetitive, periodic and systematic, and that it has been designed with the true intention to harm workers.
Examples of Workplace Harassment
There are many examples, but this list will help you identify if you are in a situation of workplace harassment:
- My boss or my coworkers refuse to communicate with me, as if there were meetings or simply conversations.
- My boss doesn't give me work to do, isolates me and then accuses me of not doing anything
- My boss or my coworkers attribute illegal or unethical behavior to the company or its interests, which damages my reputation.
- They yell or raise their voice to scare me.
- They constantly threaten me with disciplinary sanctions, such as dismissal, forced transfer or others
- They constantly make fun of me
- Unfortunately, there are hundreds of situations similar to these, which to be harassment in the workplace must be repetitive and systematic, with the true intention to harm and injure the person.
If you believe you have been a victim of workplace harassment, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so you can receive the best free consultation about how a workplace harassment attorney can help you and the best way to proceed with your complaint, in this way, we will help you obtain the highest possible compensation with the professional representation of a workplace harassment attorney. Follow the steps in the following form to schedule your free consultation appointment.
