Can an employer call their employee stupid when they have dyscalculia?

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My girlfriend's boss slates her regularly, belittling her in the process, by calling her stupid. Now, employers say things that are nasty all the time, and employees for the most part can brush it off. However constant and ignorant abuse is another story. If my girlfriend suffers from dyscalculia, can her boss get away with insulting her day-in, day-out?

And lastly, what can be done? We all know how precious a job is these days, but the well-being of someone is more. Does she suck it up and remain an abused employee, or do she quit and hope another job comes along. A little insight would be appreciated.

Thanks

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Employers like that tend not to care for the law and they know they will more than likely get away with whatever they want. There are laws but they just ignore them. All I can say is get another job.

Anonymous · Answer

Have her research and meet with employment attorneys as soon as possible.  In the meantime, she's going to need hard evidence if she plans on suing her employer for mental abuse and winning the case.  Can you get her a small covert recording device that she can wear when she's at work?
Her cell phone might be a good way of recording her bosses abuse.
If you truly love her, make sure that she fights back.  NO ONE should be subjected to such abuse.
Good luck!

Ed Fox · Answer

If her job involves any form of calculation or arithmetic then her condition makes her unsuitable for the job.  It is actually a valid reason for termination, but perhaps the boss cannot bring himself to terminate her and is rather hoping she will quit

Miss L · Answer

seek legal advice. If what she is saying is true then she could get emotional damages.

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Can an employer call their employee stupid when they have dyscalculia?

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