Employment Law QuestionsCategory: HarassmentMy boss nitpicks everything I do. Yesterday, he yelled at me and called me stupid. Can I sue him for harassment?
Richard asked 7 years ago
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Stevens and McMillan Law Firm Staff answered 7 years ago

My boss nitpicks everything I do. Yesterday, he yelled at me and called me stupid. Can I sue him for harassment?

I am sorry that your boss treats you this way. Unfortunately, you can not sue him or her for harassment unless you can show he is treating you this way because of your race, gender, religion, sexual preference, disability or some other protected category. Harassment, under the legal definition, is a form of discrimination, therefore you must show the harasser is acting with a discriminatory intent in addition to showing that the conduct is severe, pervasive and unwelcome. If you have some facts that indicate he is treating you this way because of your inclusion in a protected category or people, call our law firm so we can give you a more in depth analysis.