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Emotional Distress at Work

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If you are experiencing emotional distress because of your employer, you may be entitled to compensation. But, compensation is possible only in certain instances. In most situations, it needs to be proven that you suffered from discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The retaliation may have been a suspension or termination, for example. In connection to the suspension or termination, emotional distress may have occurred. Discuss your situation with our Ohio employment lawyers to understand your options.

What Is Emotional Distress?

If you are wondering what emotional distress is, it is when there is anguish, humiliation, or extreme anger because of the conduct of another individual, typically it is triggered by a trauma, either emotional or physical. It is sometimes also referred to as emotional harm or mental suffering.

A sufferer of emotional distress may experience any of the following:

  • Anxiety or depression
  • Mood swings or compulsive behaviors
  • Guilt or difficulty concentrating
  • Concentration issues or memory difficulties
  • Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
  • Shame or substance abuse

When you are working in a toxic environment, traumatic events can occur. Discrimination, retaliation, and sexual harassment, for example, can result in emotional distress.

Workplace retaliation is when a higher up takes revenge against an individual who, as an employee, has done something they are legally allowed to do. Examples of employee legal rights that have been met with retaliation in the past are reporting misconduct of an employer or complaining about employee mistreatments. It is illegal for the employer to meet these legal measures with actions that make an employee’s life unpleasant and stressful.

How Do You Define a Hostile Work Environment?

Personality conflicts are not what is meant when a legal team refers to a hostile work environment. A protected class refers to groups that are protected by law from employment discrimination. Hostile work environments are when any of these groups are impacted. These groups include everyone in different circumstances. Some examples are a group based on gender, a group of people of a certain age, or individuals with handicaps.

After Experiencing Emotional Distress, How Do I Move Forward?

Employers are legally responsible for protecting employees from harm at work. They should also support employees exercising their legal rights. If you have questions about a situation you have experienced, you need to speak with Ohio employment lawyers. Our experienced attorneys can help you to determine the best path moving forward.

If you have experienced emotional distress in connection with sexual harassment, discrimination, or workplace retaliation, you may be able to secure emotional distress damages. When you see a psychologist or other mental health professional, it can support your claim.

Have you been working in a hostile environment? It is time for you to speak with our Columbus employment lawyers. The lawyers at Coffman Legal LLC are strong and committed advocates for all Ohio workers. Contact our attorneys today to further discuss your employment claim. They can guide you through the process of securing compensation for emotional distress. Call 614-949-1181 for a free and confidential consultation.

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