A hostile work environment is one where employees face a variety of difficulties that impact their professional and work lives. Instances of harassment and discrimination against protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex and pregnancy, national origin, age (40 years or older), disability, or genetic information, have been documented in the Hostile Work Environment. It is a significant problem for firms since it impacts worker productivity and satisfaction. A hostile workplace must fulfill specific legal requirements not all disagreeable workplaces qualify as such. A hostile work environment occurs when
- Harassment or unwanted behavior is motivated by factors such as national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, religion, race, handicap, or heredity.
- The harassment is persistent and ongoing.
- The setting becomes scary, insulting, or abusive due to the severity of the behavior.
