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We are going to be relocating the office and one of our employees, who had gone on maternity leave and returned as a part-time employee, will not be getting an office even though there are some available. Others in the same position (but full-time) will be. I have been approached by management to inform me that this is the decision and that they want to keep the available offices for future full-time hires. These positions are not yet filled and are not actively recruiting for. It is my understanding that the employee feels as if she is being "punished for having family obligations". My question is: Does this constitute a hostile work environment? I am afraid there have been other situations (insensitive comments, etc) regarding the same employee and I'm concerned our management may be increasing the risk of a claim being filed. I would appreciate some guidance.
DG
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| Kind of a gray area, but could be misconstrued as discrimination. Depending on the size of the company, etc. the P/T employee should not be singled out and not allowed an office unless there is a written policy to that effect. I would be curious to know if she has complained about this situation...then plan for minimal risk.
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