😏 A rude, jerky, or even mean boss does not, by itself, constitute hostile work environment
Not every rude comment, snarky remark, or grumpy boss creates a claim for hostile work environment or sexual harassment. The bar for an actionable claim is high. That said, these claims arise far too often. It doesn’t have to be that way. Employers can take real, proactive steps to minimize claims—frivolous or otherwise. Below are…