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?
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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.
NTA! Commenters share their own experiences with invisible disabilities.
Wheelchair sign in law firm and a colleague’s bullying. NTA wins.
Bullying colleague gets suspended, NTA. Justice served.
Standing up against disability bullying and advocating for accessibility. ♀️
Commenter explains the legality of accessible restrooms, supports OP’s actions.
Bullying backfires at law firm, NTA for suspension.
Fighting against ableism in the workplace.
Bullying colleague puts up sign in bathroom; gets herself suspended. NTA.
Document everything and threaten to file a lawsuit if needed
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Supporting a fellow bag wearer, NTA for standing up to bullying
Standing up to workplace bullying. NTA for taking action.
Proving disability and complaining to HR gets bully suspended.
Disability is not an excuse for bullying. NTA for standing up.
Colleague bullies coworker with disability, gets suspended. HR intervenes.
Disability isn’t an excuse for being a bully. NTA
Standing up against workplace bullying, NTA shines a light
Standing up against workplace bullying, you’re NTA
You stood up against bullying. NTA
Confronting ableist behavior: NTA for standing up for self.
Commenter cleverly uses Uno reverse card.
Documenting workplace bullying is crucial. NTA for reporting.
Standing up to workplace bullying NTA
Empowerment! You stood up to workplace bullying. #NTA
Wheelchair-bound colleague bullies coworkers with disabilities, gets suspended. NTA.
Bullying a coworker with a disability? NTA for reporting them! ♀️
Coworker with disability bullied me. Boss supported him. Survivor shares PTSD story.
Standing up to workplace bullies is never an easy feat
Celebrating the downfall of a workplace bully.
Commenter references Mr. Burns in NTA response
Justice prevails! NTA for standing up against workplace bullying
No a**holes here! OP stands up to workplace bully
Standing up to a bully with a disability ♀️
Disability not an excuse for being a jerk
Using a disability to bully coworkers? NTA takes action
Advocated for self, but better to go to HR directly.
Stand up against workplace bullying! NTA.
“NTA – You did great! Keep up the good work!”
J got what they deserved. NTA for standing up.
You stood up against workplace bullying. NTA
Bullying a colleague with a disability? Deserves to lose job
Disabled person shares struggles with ableism and supports OP’s actions
You’re not the a**hole! Stand up against workplace bullying.
Bullying colleague uses disability as excuse, gets suspended. Justice served ✊
Standing up to workplace bullying – legal options explained ✍️
Standing up to workplace bullies is always the right move!
Don’t feel bad for standing up to a toxic colleague
Inclusive bathrooms are important for all disabilities. NTA.
Breaking: Redditor uses paragraphs correctly! NTA wins!
Standing up to workplace bullying, NTA
Inexcusable behavior by a coworker, investigation is necessary
Using disability as an excuse to bully is not acceptable. NTA.
Putting up a sign for the disabled bathroom? Suspended coworker begs for HR write-up. NTA.
Standing up to workplace bully, disabled or not, is NTA
Standing up against ableism in the workplace.
Justice served! NTA for taking a stand.
Calling out workplace bullying during pandemic. NTA
Equal need, first come first serve on bathrooms. NTA.
Using disability as an excuse to bully? NTA, highly illegal
Robocop knee owner says NTA and abuse of disability is wrong.
Don’t stress, you did nothing wrong. Let karma do its job
