Can we sue his boss for this letter?

Songbyrd JPA âœ¡ Jewish Lawyer

The real issue, as I see it, in 16 minutes your man went from a fiances to a husband. Odd, that. Makes me think tis a troll

Stuart

All the boss has to say is that the paper was accidently put in with the paycheck.

You will alienate him, and your fiance's job will disappear.

This is something that would be worth talking to HR about in a large company, but in a small company, you can't win.

- Stuart

rickinnocal

No you can't.

"Hurt Feelings" are not grounds for a lawsuit.

If his feelings were hurt.... guess what, he has a form to report it on.

Richard

Ruth S

So is the President Elect! Is this guy going to send Obama a "hurt feelings report"!??? This guy needs help! I hate to say this, but tell your fiance to look for another job! Pity the company wasn't a big one, you could have sued him big time. He was an idiot for putting that paper in the paycheck envelope! I know it will be difficult to find another job right now, so many people are being laid off. Your friend should keep tabs on the hours he actually works, if he clocks in, that's good, if not, it's only HIS word against the bosses! Until he finds a better place to work, if this guy keeps this racist thing up, just walk away. I wouldn't even bother arguing with him, he is not worth the effort!

mtnflwrgrl

its kind of funny. Seems ridiculous to sue for that alone Just let the boss know it was unappreciated. Why do people want to sue for everything why cant little things like that be talked out.

Ken S

get over it

Zoey

wow thats F U C K E D up lmao

thatguy

that's funny

Qextor

In this economic climate, it is hard to know what to do. If it is just a one-off insult, just ignore it. Unless your fiance wants to file a 'hostile workplace' suit, there isn't really much he can do, unfortunately. The best way is to be extra nice to said boss - it will drive him crazy. If boss wonders about the behaviour, your fiance can say it's so he wouldn't upset the boss' feelings.

naula

Possibly. more likely you'd sue the company but to what end? Was your fiance denied a promotion? If there is a boss over his boss or the Co is large enough to have an HR dept he should bring it to their attention. You don't need me to tell you that it is completely unprofessional but suing isn't the answer unless other appropriate channels have been tried and failed.

ingenuo2002

totally hazing and psychological harassment and u should be offended
u have every right, that type of vocabulary and hate letter
should not been pass around.
his boss is going to say that he was trying to be funny but he crossed the line between hateful and funny

It was probably just a joke. The boss probably just thought it was funny and included it in everyone's paycheck in an attempt to be funny.

In my opinion, the best option is for your fiancee to speak privately with his boss and tell him how he feels about it. I personally don't think it is a big enough deal to sue him over it, and feel like people just jump the gun and sue over anything.

If you take a deep breath and think it through and you are still that offended then the best bet would be to just start calling lawyers and see who will help you.

Also, if it is not a big company, you will not receive a big pay out, and it will probably cause the company to go under.

JSmith

Dont sue that will prove even more that your fiance is a wuss. Just tell him not to complain so much at work.

Matty

there are a few questions. Did anyone else get this "report" in their envelope. Do you know if this was just a joke or an intentional act, meant strictly for your fiance. This could be a harrassment lawsuit. Is their any other cases of this type of behavior to support it? (in his workplace) In either case, whether this was meant as a joke or to offend, it can be discrimination. For a criminal act to take place, you have to,(1) commit the act, which he did, and (2) it has to be done intentionally, purposefully, knowingly, and recklessly. If you can prove these things then you have a case. However, this can be taken to court as a civil action not a criminal action. In a civil action there would be no jail time, fines, or any criminal prosecution. But, there are Tort Laws, which if a person is injured in any way, even emotionally and personally, you have a good chance at a civil lawsuit, which is payed out to the plaintiff in financial reward, but the defendant does no time. Not knowing enough info i cant tell you exactly your odds, but in one way or another I think you may have good chance with this either civilly or criminally. Feel free to e-mail me I will try to help with anything I can.

don't hate

don't even bother with it. you fiances boos seems like a butt head and just wants some attention. tell him to be the bigger man and let it go.

barbedwirebiker

I suppose you could but wouldn't that justify his having placed the letter in the envelope in the first place?

You would have to provide evidence that this was directed at your fiance, which may be difficult as there is no specific information i.e. names, date, location etc.

Is your hubby being harrased at work? if so you may have a better chance at litigation with these sorts of things being recorded and reported to management, you did say it is a small company; is your fiance's boss the MD?

personally i would Harden The F#%K Up!!

Kaybee

Its funny if it's a joke.
But that is really unprofessional.

donotbuyakia

First he's your fiance and then he's your husband? Did you get married in the two minutes it took for you to write this question? The reason he included this form is answered in your own question. You significant other complained about the racist remarks, so this boss is letting him know that he doesn't take his complaints seriously. It's a written slap in the face. Why does your significant other continue to put up with this? He needs to be finding another job. You could file charges, but you won't accomplish anything other than to annoy the boss and get your significant other fired. It's not worth the energy.

david l

your very sensitive for a woman marrying a 1/2 black guy..... or you just a fan of al sharpton?tell your man to "man up" and ask his boss wtf? and by the way unless your bf is working off the books and getting abused he should get an hours pay for an hours work unless he's afraid to speak up then maybe thats why he got that letter

Mr. J. Gatsby

Honestly are you that ignorant!
I am assuming the boss received the hurt feeling report as an email enjoyed it so much he shared it with the rest of the employees. I have received the same email before I thought it was funny.

Maybe you should feel it out if your feelings were truly hurt!

roadster9879

I would have trouble believing that was anything but a real stupid and low class joke.

Jess

Yeah that is totally inappropiate. Is there any kind of Human Resources at this company? I'd deffinately report this guy either to HR or to his boss.

Alex

Sue? For that?! Have a go at him yeah, but don't sue him! That's stupid and definitely not worth it.

sv1

it looks like a joke, unless he has a prior disagreement with his boss.
you cant sue someone for that. all u could do is go to the next guy up the corporate ladder if he isnt the big boy.
my brother gets sworn at by his boss all the time. is your husband that big of a pansy? he should laugh and move on.

Laid Back

OMG!!! I got that in my business economics and law class a few weeks ago!! I have no clue as to why i got it because i thought it was funny but then again watever... Btw you cannot sue him for this but you can do a legality warrent thing i forgot what its called but the business corprate owners or whatever cannot give you unprofessional letters in or out of a work place. So ... This is unprofessional so you can take action. Im not sure how but you should ask a lawuer gooooooooooood ullckake

Texas Made

well unless he put it in other employees checks it may be hard to prove.Could he have been joking?I mean is your fiance and his boss cool.Well I would confront him about it if he's offended.See what the reason his boss put that in there was there a previous altercation?I dunno.That's messed up though.

katiegrace

i dont understand did the boss put that exact paper in you hubby's paycheck?

Mari C

are you serious?

Michael

I would take action.
Save the picture, it's completely out of line for him to do that....

/m

antisobriety

If he really hates his boss, take his *** to court! and if its hurtful enough to get a lawyer do it. Guy sounds like a **** head

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