HR Chat: Fantasy Football
The NFL season has begun, and tension amongst some of your co-workers has been high due to a fantasy football league they are participating in. A matchup between two employees went from innocent banter to aggressive insults in front of other employees, which made them feel uncomfortable.
Since the league is not company-sponsored, you’re not sure what you can do to prevent these arguments/discussions from taking place on company time and company property, as you want to avoid a hostile work environment and workplace bullying. What can you do?
A fantasy football league can bring great comradery, but also unnecessary distractions and unforeseen issues like bullying and hostile work environments. When an uncomfortable situation like this takes place, ASK HR subscribers can consult with myHRcounsel attorneys for advice on finding the legal pathway forward.