One of the common causes for which a labor conflict begins is, mainly, due to violent treatment towards the worker or due to some form of harassment towards him, whether he is a man or a woman.
During 2022 and according to the web portal, Valor.us, 1.1 million men and 400,000 women, revealed having committed at least one violent act or a form of harassment in their work spaces, which continues to represent a problem for the State of California, especially for companies that continue to allow their employees to attend an office to fulfill their professional obligations.
However, this does not mean that in these situations they work from home or remotely, since specialists in the area affirm that with the arrival of COVID-19 more than two years ago, cases of cyber harassment and bullying have increased considerably in recent years.
Ways in which violence or harassment at work manifests
Some of the ways in which an employer or co-worker can express violent or harassing intentions towards you or another person within the work environment are,
-Mean comments or opinions, including inappropriate jokes and jokes.
-Unwanted physical contact or any part of the body.
-Calls, text messages, emails, or any type of digital content that is offensive to you or the affected person.
-Glances or bodily gestures, lascivious, unpleasant or that are demeaning, due to ethnic, religious, cultural reasons, etc.
-Disqualification or continuous questioning of the opinions or arguments presented, whether for personal or unprofessional reasons.
How can harassment or a labor dispute be avoided at work?
The first thing is to understand that education and reading are essential to reduce the statistics of this type of crime within the State of California.
By this, we mean that it is necessary and mandatory for all members of your team or work department to demand from their employer, if necessary, anti-harassment workshops, conversations, and other activities that promote healthy competitiveness, mutual respect among colleagues. or office colleagues, and to improve our emotional intelligence to be more assertive in case a misunderstanding occurs.
On the other hand, inviting specialists to speak on the subject, or visiting institutions related to labor conflicts, can be positive for the company where you work and its employees, since they provide new ways to communicate during complex or difficult situations to deal with. because of professional tension.
Finally, remember that tolerance is essential for a healthy working relationship and a work environment that generates well-being, especially if you spend hours in an office with other colleagues sharing opinions and points of view.
However, if you believe that you are experiencing or may become a victim of violent or escalating violence or harassment in any form due to personal or unprofessional reasons, the State of California guarantees your right to report the situation and investigate the case.
If you want professional help through an attorney or legal firm, do not hesitate to contact us to let you know the options that your case can offer you to receive fair compensation.