It’s not only unprofessional to call someone “Karen” in the workplace, but it can also put your company at risk.
In a court decision from June, UK Employment Judge George Alliott stated that calling someone “Karen”, was “borderline racial, sexist, and ageist,” because it was aimed at white middle-aged women.
Although the employment laws in the UK and U.S. are different, it’s still wise to ban Karen at your workplace.
Although the U.S. may not be the UK, it is still illegal to use discriminatory language in the workplace. You should ensure that none of your employees do so.
Everyone is a protected group
In the workplace, “Karen”, a stereotype of an overbearing and obnoxious woman is unacceptable. Title VII of Civil Rights Code prohibits harassment and discrimination in the workplace on the basis sex or race. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act also prohibits discrimination.
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