Assessing Allegations on the Micro and Marco Levels: Microaggressions and Poisoned Workplaces
Allegations of microaggressions and poisoned workplaces are becoming more common. Indeed, workplace harassment complaints that do not allege that vexatious behaviour has poisoned the workplace for the complainant seem to be the exception rather than the rule, and allegations of microaggressions are increasingly being made by employees who are not racialized.
Register here to join Ozlem Yucel and Sreya Roy on June 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET for guidance on dealing with allegations of microaggressions and poisoned workplaces.
Specific questions to be addressed include:
- When will microaggressions meet the legal test for harassment?
- Are microaggressions always based on race or can the be based on other personal factors?
- What’s the difference between a workplace where harassment has occurred and a poisoned work environment?
- What steps can employers take to promote a safe, harassment-free workplace and avoid the legal liability, organizational dysfunction, and reputational damage that come with a poisoned workplace?
