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My boss insists on being called “Captain” and ends meetings with “Dismissed!” Is this a hostile workplace?

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.
July 31, 2025 Jesse Singer

My boss told me he “feels my aura is off” and put me on unpaid leave until I “re-center.” Is that legal?

If your employer says your “aura is off” and puts you on unpaid leave until you “re-center,” you’re right to wonder if it is legal. So, let’s break it down so you understand your rights, what to ask, and how to respond.
July 30, 2025 Jesse Singer

My boss sends daily shirtless selfies titled “Motivation.” HR says it's “harmless.” What can I do?

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”.
July 28, 2025 Jesse Singer