Are there harassment laws to prevent client abuse?
Full Question:
I work for a child support agency. My job is highly stressful. I never receive a call for someone who is happy with their court orders, made by the Judge and not myself. Every phone call and client contact is from an unhappy obligee and obligor. I asked my Supervisor if we have to tolerate the cursing and verbal abuse from these clients and I was told YES, it is part of the job. I feel that it is harassment. P.S. I have 17 years at this agency, I am over 50 and I have multiple sclerosis and need my health insurance to pay for my medicine, so I can't just find another job. Are there harassment laws to prevent this client abuse? Or, is it part of my job?
04/04/2007 |
Category: Criminal ยป Harassment |
State: Ohio |
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Answer:
Unfortunately, profanity that is part of private communication not directed at you by a co-worker or other employee/manager/owner isn't typically illegal.