My coworkers and I are stuck in a tough spot at work. We’re contractors for a big company, and management is making things unbearable. There’s favoritism, retaliation, and a toxic environment overall. One person is causing most of the chaos, and HR hasn’t done anything despite complaints. Things are only getting worse. What steps can we take to fix this?
Wow, that sounds terrible. Have you tried documenting everything and filing a formal complaint with an external agency?
Lyle said:
Wow, that sounds terrible. Have you tried documenting everything and filing a formal complaint with an external agency?
We’re starting to document things, but people are scared to speak up because of possible retaliation.
Lyle said:
Wow, that sounds terrible. Have you tried documenting everything and filing a formal complaint with an external agency?
Maybe look into the EEOC. They handle issues like this, especially if it involves discrimination or retaliation.
That remote work situation sounds unfair. How can one person get special treatment while the rest of you don’t?
Nari said:
That remote work situation sounds unfair. How can one person get special treatment while the rest of you don’t?
It’s crazy. The manager’s partner gets all these perks while we’re held to a different standard.
Nari said:
That remote work situation sounds unfair. How can one person get special treatment while the rest of you don’t?
Partner? What’s the connection there?
Nari said:
That remote work situation sounds unfair. How can one person get special treatment while the rest of you don’t?
The manager hired the mother of their child, and she gets away with everything. It’s really frustrating.
That phone comment is so inappropriate. No wonder the place feels hostile.
Vince said:
That phone comment is so inappropriate. No wonder the place feels hostile.
Right? It’s the kind of thing that makes you question how they even got into management.
Have you thought about filing an anonymous complaint? That might make it easier for more people to come forward.
Cleo said:
Have you thought about filing an anonymous complaint? That might make it easier for more people to come forward.
Good idea. I think anonymity would help ease some of the fear people are feeling.
Since you’re in Texas, maybe try the Texas Workforce Commission. They handle workplace complaints like these.
Shan said:
Since you’re in Texas, maybe try the Texas Workforce Commission. They handle workplace complaints like these.
Thanks for the suggestion. I’ll check them out along with the EEOC option.