Hazing at Work

Unfortunately, there are some companies that require their new employees, or prospective employees, to go through a hazing process to “become part of the team.” Many organizations do this, though in most places it is prohibited, and with good reason. Fraternities often have the reputation of hazing quite seriously before an individual can become a new member, and universities have specifically forbidden these activities.

Hazing can take many forms. It can include forced participation in any number of activities, or being made to refrain from certain activities. It can also include being forced to do menial tasks, or to do things that would put the participant in harm’s way.

In an office setting, this can take many different forms. Some employers see this kind of thing as a “rite of passage,” which is not good for the employees. They can make the new employees perform tasks that are not part of their job description or run personal errands for the company executives.

Making a new employee perform acts that are entirely unrelated to work or are not at all part of the job description can be considered hazing, depending on the circumstances. Hazing, in every form, is not allowed.

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If you feel that you have been the victim of hazing at work, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information, contact the Philadelphia hazing attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 215-238-1130.