A lawyer at a large MNC has sparked debate after humiliating a colleague in an email thread. The lawyer had repeatedly asked their coworker to stop copying them into email chains with external affiliated companies, but the colleague did not listen. When it happened again with an affiliated company that the MNC may have a dispute with, the lawyer lost their temper and replied all, calling out their colleague's behavior. While some of their subordinates were happy with the email, others saw it as going too far. The question is, who is the a**hole in this situation? Read on to find out more.
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Did this lawyer go too far in humiliating a colleague?
A lawyer at a large MNC recently called out a colleague over email for constantly copying her into email chains with external affiliated companies, asking for legal advice without any context or heads-up. After repeated polite warnings, the lawyer finally removed all external parties from the thread and replied-all to the remaining people, expressing her frustration. While her subordinates were happy with her actions, some mutual colleagues thought she went too far. In this post, we explore whether the lawyer's actions were justified and the consequences of her email. Read on to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments below.
In-house lawyers are not just free attorneys for everyone 💯
GreyIgnis | GreyIgnis
NTA, but potential legal liability at the company. Time for HR?
mm172 | mm172
In-house lawyers unite! NTA for calling out unprofessionalism 💼👨⚖️
smdhxx17 | smdhxx17
Hitting the nuclear button at work: necessary or unprofessional? 🤔
[deleted] | [deleted]
Lawyer gets revenge on colleague who won't listen 🤣
Manofthedecade | Manofthedecade
Responding to a rude colleague with a snotty email is an asshole move, even if you're frustrated. OP could have handled it more civilly.
kal_el_diablo | kal_el_diablo
Taking down a difficult colleague with backup 🙌
Independent_Sir9565 | Independent_Sir9565
Commenter and replies agree: colleague is a liability 🤦♂️
Avebury1 | Avebury1
Standing up for the company: NTA for humiliating colleague 💼👊
CJsMom2000 | CJsMom2000
Handling a colleague's incompetence, ESH, but OP went too far 😬
brian7ls | brian7ls
Taking risks at work? 🤔 Politely ask to stop!🚫
Enememes | Enememes
YTA for humiliating colleague over email. Escalate through proper channels. 🙅
redcore4 | redcore4
Curious about the delay in reporting Bill's behavior? 🤔
pacifica333 | pacifica333
Make use of your HR department, they're there to help! 🤝
JBagginsKK | JBagginsKK
Public shaming backfires for both parties involved. 💻😳
jmgolden33 | jmgolden33
Being a hard-ass is just part of a legal counsel's job 😎
PattersonsOlady | PattersonsOlady
Handling unprofessionalism like a boss 💼
[deleted] | [deleted]
Escalation could have been done better. HR or manager informed.
GreatScotRace | GreatScotRace
Handling unprofessional emails from colleagues: ESH and suggestions
amdaly10 | amdaly10
Responding to a stubborn colleague over email? Think twice.
I-love-CERN | I-love-CERN
Setting boundaries at work 👍
MD7001 | MD7001
Publicly humiliating colleagues is toxic workplace behavior. YTA.
bleaston1982 | bleaston1982
Politeness didn't work. Being stern was necessary. NTA 👍
Saraqael_Rising | Saraqael_Rising
Colleague humiliated over email, but OP is NTA. Oops! ¯\\\_(ツ)\_/
ForwardPlenty | ForwardPlenty
Giving legal opinion is your job, NTA for doing that.
amish__ | amish__
Standing up to a d-bag colleague pays off 💪🏼
The_Pip | The_Pip
Public shaming worked for this Redditor's colleague 🤔
NearbyFoundation121 | NearbyFoundation121
Oops! Public shaming never ends well 😬
t_a_degen | t_a_degen
Diligent OP keeps team informed, not the a**hole in email chain 📧
Rude_Ostrich_503 | Rude_Ostrich_503
Standing up to colleagues: How far is too far?
lapsteelguitar | lapsteelguitar
Navigating workplace conflict with shared boss: tricky but necessary 🤝
karskipellis | karskipellis
Documenting warning emails: A smart move by a lawyer 📝
crbryant1972 | crbryant1972
Navigating conflict at work can be tricky 🤔
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Company lawyer's disclaimer: NTA comment agrees.
planetalletron | planetalletron
Sending the email to juniors wasn't the best move 😬
zygotic | zygotic
Engaging in office drama via email? ESH, but there's a better way.
MindyOne | MindyOne
Protecting a company from legal risk: Setting the record straight ✉️💼
funchefchick | funchefchick
Both parties acted unprofessionally, time to grow up 💼👨💼
ilovepuscifer | ilovepuscifer
Handling a difficult colleague over email: YTA but justified 🤷♀️
iotashan | iotashan
Salespeople have massive egos and will do anything physically possible 😂
snatchi | snatchi
ESH situation - coworker did bad work but publicly humiliating is wrong.
phantomboats | phantomboats
Handling a difficult colleague through proper channels is key 🤝
MariaInconnu | MariaInconnu
Being professional is key 🔑. Chew out in private.
PinkThunder138 | PinkThunder138
Maintaining political capital while being scathing 👍 NTA.
_Julanna | _Julanna
Unprofessional behavior calls for unprofessional responses 🤷♀️
pepperbeast | pepperbeast
Join r/Lawyers for more venting and stories! 😃
AshTreex3 | AshTreex3
Learn how to deal with annoying colleagues professionally 🤝
YouMeanOURusername | YouMeanOURusername
When your profession already gives away your YTA status 😬
rockmasterson | rockmasterson
Legal professional called out for not handling colleague issue properly 😬
FreakNasty100 | FreakNasty100
Humiliating colleagues is unprofessional. Opt for a cold-yet-professional response. 😐
Icy_Platypus9 | Icy_Platypus9
Don't be the office bully. Let the bosses handle it.
Blewedup | Blewedup
Being professional matters. ESH verdict for humiliating colleague via email.
quooklyn | quooklyn
Publicly shaming your colleague? YTA! Here's why 🙄
burkestra | burkestra
Reconsider your approach next time to avoid career consequences ⚠️
jadnich | jadnich
