Unwelcoming Environment
/ˌʌnwɛlkəmɪŋ ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt/
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- (n.) A setting characterized by hostility or neglect that can contribute to discrimination or harassment claims in legal contexts.
The employee alleged that the company maintained an unwelcoming environment that fostered harassment.
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Often used in employment and civil rights litigation to describe atmospheres enabling discriminatory or harassing conduct.
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