Can my boss yell at me in front of other employees?

Can my boss yell at me in front of other employees?

Can my boss yell at me in front of other employees? Yes. Unless your boss discriminates against you and uses yelling as a tactic, then you are out of luck. Employment laws do not prevent employers from acting poorly and only punish bad actors if they discriminate or retaliate against employees.

The Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act prohibits discrimination based on various protected traits. Harassment based on protected traits is unlawful in the workplace. To establish a hostile work environment, an employee must demonstrate that the abuse was severe and pervasive. Verbal abuse can lead to stress and other psychological issues for employees.

Employers use yelling as a tactic to get you to quit because they can avoid paying your unemployment benefits. Connecticut law prohibits retaliation against employees who report harassment or discrimination. So, take it on the chin and get smarter. Contact an employment lawyer to find out whether or not you have a case to stick to your employer.

What Are The Labor Laws In Connecticut?

Too many employers take advantage of people who don’t know their rights. Connecticut employers must pay their employees weekly on a regularly scheduled payday, which must be set in advance. Connecticut labor laws protect workers from unfair treatment, wage theft, and dangerous conditions. The rules cover everything from pay to time off, but employers don’t always follow them. Connecticut law requires private employers to report new hire information to the Connecticut Department of Labor within 20 days of hire, and employers in Connecticut must keep wage records for at least three years at their office.

Here are some key laws Connecticut employees should know:

• Minimum Wage – Connecticut’s minimum wage law is higher than the federal rate and increases regularly. Employers must pay at least this amount, with no exceptions. Connecticut’s minimum wage is $15.00 per hour as of the last update.
• Overtime Pay – Hourly workers must get time and a half for any hours over 40 in a week. Some salaried workers also qualify, depending on their job duties.
• Paid Sick Leave – Certain employers must provide paid sick time. This protects workers from choosing between their health and a paycheck. Connecticut employers must provide employees with unpaid time off to vote.
• Medical Leave Act – Employees are entitled to unpaid leave under the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CTFMLA) for major health conditions, the illness of a family member, or to spend time with a new child.
• Wrongful Termination Protections – Employers can’t fire someone for illegal reasons, like discrimination or retaliation. People have the right to fight back if this happens.
• Meal Breaks – Most workers must get a 30-minute meal break after seven and a half hours. Employers who ignore this rule violate state law.
• Workplace Safety – Employers must keep workplaces safe. If they don’t, workers can report hazards without fear of punishment. The Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Act requires all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance.
• Pregnancy – Connecticut law gives employees protections against discrimination due to pregnancy or childbirth.
• Jury Duty – Connecticut employers are required to pay full-time employees regular wages for the first five days of jury service unless excused by financial hardship.

Many companies try to cut corners with state and federal law at their workers’ expense. They ignore wage laws, mistreat employees, and punish people for speaking up. But the law is clear. Connecticut protects workers, and those who break the state or federal law can be held accountable. Employees experiencing harassment should file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC to take legal action.

Carey & Associates, P.C. represents employees and executives nationwide from all industries and professions in employment law matters. We collaborate with clients to find workable and cost-sensitive solutions to contract disputes, severance negotiations, general employment conflicts and office politics, compensation, and employment discrimination without resorting to litigation. We empower clients of all employment levels to embrace work and career challenges that exist just slightly outside their comfort zones. We believe growth and adversity are good for the soul. We also believe that the playing field of work is always level, it just depends on your perception and where you derive your knowledge of how to succeed.

We handle severance agreements every day. We probably have twenty or more severance negotiations occurring at any moment in time during the week.  We want to share some insights about negotiating severance agreements to help you better understand the deal in front of you and avoid costly mistakes.

Carey & Associates P.C. provides employment counseling to help employees and professionals with all aspects of their current employment development and beyond the attention of the employer.

Contact Carey & Associates, P.C. at info@capclaw.com.

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