Hostile Work Environment

Hostile Work Environment Lawyer in Maryland

No one should have to endure harassment, intimidation, or bullying at work. If your job has become toxic because of repeated offensive behavior—especially if it’s based on who you are—you may be dealing with a hostile work environment. At Fortis Employment Law, I help Maryland employees stand up to illegal workplace harassment and reclaim their peace of mind.

What Is a Hostile Work Environment?

A hostile work environment exists when the workplace becomes abusive, threatening, or demeaning due to harassment based on a protected characteristic—like race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or national origin. The behavior must be severe or pervasive enough to interfere with your ability to do your job.

This doesn’t mean one offhand comment or rude coworker. The law protects you when harassment is serious, repeated, or ignored by management—and it applies whether the behavior comes from a supervisor, a coworker, or even a client.

Common Examples of Hostile Work Environment Harassment

• Sexual comments, unwanted touching, or inappropriate jokes

• Racial slurs or derogatory remarks

• Offensive memes, posters, or emails

• Repeated comments about age, disability, religion, or gender

• Bullying or intimidation linked to who you are

• Retaliation after reporting harassment

If you’ve reported the behavior to HR or a manager and nothing changed—or if the harasser is your boss—you may have a legal claim. Even if you’re not sure, it’s worth a conversation.

Maryland Law Is on Your Side

Maryland has strengthened its workplace harassment laws in recent years, making it easier for employees to bring claims. Under state and federal law, your employer must take reasonable steps to prevent and stop harassment. If they ignore your complaints, downplay your experience, or retaliate against you, they may be legally responsible.

I can help you determine whether what you’re experiencing meets the legal threshold—and what your options are.

What to Do If You’re Facing a Hostile Work Environment

If you’re experiencing repeated harassment at work, take these steps as soon as you can:

1. Keep records – Save emails, messages, or notes about what was said and when

2. Report it internally – Follow your employer’s harassment or grievance process

3. Talk to a lawyer – Even if you’re unsure, I’ll help you figure out your rights

How I Can Help

I offer a free consultation to talk through what’s happening and whether it sounds like a potential legal claim. If it seems like a good fit, I’ll offer a free case review where I’ll take a deeper look at your timeline and any documents. If everything lines up, I’ll take your case on my Fortis Flex™ plan—a monthly flat fee that covers case costs, with a contingency only if we win.

You’ll always know what to expect, and I’ll be fully invested in helping you move forward.

Let’s Talk

If you’re searching for a hostile work environment lawyer in Maryland, I’m here to listen and help. You don’t have to tolerate toxic or abusive treatment at work—and you don’t have to figure this out alone.