bad bosses

If your boss hasn’t given you a raise in five years (especially one you think you deserve), we get that you’re probably wondering: is that even legal? Doesn’t he have to give me a raise at some point? Well, the answer might surprise you.

Imagine this: Your manager calls the team into a meeting and requests that everyone accept a pay cut. You're stunned. Some co-workers nod and agree without complaining. But you're left wondering: What now?

It's a frustrating situation: your boss excitedly informs everyone that the team is getting long-overdue raises—then nothing happens. It's been six months now and you're still waiting while your paycheck still says the same thing. What do you do when a raise is all talk?

Look, sometimes bosses exhibit unusual behaviors—and if your boss insists on being addressed as "Captain" and ends meetings with commands like "Dismissed!", it makes sense that you might wonder if this crosses the line into a hostile work environment.

Getting shirtless selfies from your boss every day—titled “Motivation”—isn’t very unprofessional, uncomfortable and possibly even unethical. And it’s even worse when HR brushes it off as “harmless”.

Hearing your boss threaten to fire everyone if you unionize is alarming—but is it legal, or just fearmongering? This guide walks you through what to know, what to ask, and what steps to take. Whether it’s a bluff or a genuine violation of labor law, you have rights—and it’s time to understand them.