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Hostile work environment Definition

A hostile work environment occurs when unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics (such as race, gender, or age) is severe or pervasive enough to create an intimidating, offensive, or abusive work atmosphere.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Repeated offensive comments, threats, or behavior that targets an employee’s protected characteristics and disrupts their ability to work may qualify as a hostile work environment.
Report the situation to HR or a supervisor, and document any incidents that contribute to the hostile environment.
In some cases, yes—if the incident is particularly severe or egregious, such as physical assault or explicit threats.
Employees can document a hostile work environment by keeping detailed records of incidents, witnesses, and any communications related to the issue.

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