Colleague Uses Disability as Excuse to Bully Coworkers. AITA for Getting Them Suspended?

Mar 25, 2023, 1:30 PM

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A man starts a new job at a law firm and encounters a colleague who uses their disability as a free pass to bully others. After being berated for using a disabled bathroom, the man confronts the colleague and gets them suspended from work. Despite feeling guilty, he is relieved to see a better atmosphere in the office.

Read on to find out if he was in the wrong. But be warned, this story is not for the faint-hearted as it involves workplace bullying and discrimination. How would you handle a colleague who uses their disability to bully others?

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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A man with a stoma bag at a law firm has been bullied by a colleague with a disability, who uses it as an excuse to mistreat others. When J berated him for using the disabled bathroom, he showed her his bag, and the next day, she put a sign on the door saying it was for wheelchair users only.

When he mentioned it to a colleague, J complained to HR, resulting in a verbal warning. Feeling guilty for getting her suspended, he wonders if he was TA. After discussing the incident with HR, he learns that J was suspended for gross misconduct, and he can drop the complaint. Despite his willingness to let it go, the venue director gets involved, which doesn't bode well for J.

The man's warning is expunged, and the office atmosphere improves. Read on to learn more about this situation and its aftermath.