Did I Go Too Far by Humiliating My Colleague over Email?

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.

When colleagues don’t respect boundaries

Politely asking colleague not to take unnecessary risks with affiliates.

Colleague’s email etiquette causes frustration for company advisor.

When frustration boils over, is it ever justified?

Victory for the underdogs, colleagues rejoice after email humiliation

AITA? Let’s find out

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

NTA, but potential legal liability at the company. Time for HR?

In-house lawyers unite! NTA for calling out unprofessionalism ‍⚖️

Hitting the nuclear button at work: necessary or unprofessional?

Lawyer gets revenge on colleague who won’t listen

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.

Taking down a difficult colleague with backup

Commenter and replies agree: colleague is a liability ‍♂️

Standing up for the company: NTA for humiliating colleague

Handling a colleague’s incompetence, ESH, but OP went too far

Taking risks at work? Politely ask to stop!

YTA for humiliating colleague over email. Escalate through proper channels.

Curious about the delay in reporting Bill’s behavior?

Make use of your HR department, they’re there to help!

Public shaming backfires for both parties involved.

Being a hard-ass is just part of a legal counsel’s job

Handling unprofessionalism like a boss

Escalation could have been done better. HR or manager informed.

Handling unprofessional emails from colleagues: ESH and suggestions

Responding to a stubborn colleague over email? Think twice.

Setting boundaries at work

Publicly humiliating colleagues is toxic workplace behavior. YTA.

Politeness didn’t work. Being stern was necessary. NTA

Colleague humiliated over email, but OP is NTA. Oops! ¯\_(ツ)_/

Giving legal opinion is your job, NTA for doing that.

Standing up to a d-bag colleague pays off

Public shaming worked for this Redditor’s colleague

Oops! Public shaming never ends well

Diligent OP keeps team informed, not the a**hole in email chain

Standing up to colleagues: How far is too far?

Navigating workplace conflict with shared boss: tricky but necessary

Documenting warning emails: A smart move by a lawyer

Navigating conflict at work can be tricky

Company lawyer’s disclaimer: NTA comment agrees.

Sending the email to juniors wasn’t the best move

Engaging in office drama via email? ESH, but there’s a better way.

Protecting a company from legal risk: Setting the record straight ✉️

Both parties acted unprofessionally, time to grow up ‍

Handling a difficult colleague over email: YTA but justified ‍♀️

Salespeople have massive egos and will do anything physically possible

ESH situation – coworker did bad work but publicly humiliating is wrong.

Handling a difficult colleague through proper channels is key

Being professional is key . Chew out in private.

Maintaining political capital while being scathing NTA.

Unprofessional behavior calls for unprofessional responses ‍♀️

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Don’t be the office bully. Let the bosses handle it.

Being professional matters. ESH verdict for humiliating colleague via email.

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Reconsider your approach next time to avoid career consequences ⚠️