Imposition of religious values in the workplace

[Tammie2]

Florida.
I have been working for an attorney for almost two years who was recently ordained as a minister. During my employment, the attorney, his wife and another co-worker strongly pushed their religious valued into the workplace. I was constantly questioned about religious activities. Ultimately, I was looked down upon for not carrying out religious activities. This was continuously verbalized by the wife, the attorney's wife and the office manager. I totally believe in God, I just dont think that should be pushed on someone daily in the workplace. This was not a topic of discussion when I was hired but merely brought into the workplace during my employment. Because I did not participate in THEIR religious activities, bible study, etc., I became a target in the office. One of which the office manager daily harrassed me about and was ultimately trying to get me to quit. Harrassment included being told that it was mandatory that I stay after work and work longer, work through lunch breaks, come in early, or even on weekends. I received numerous telephone calls from the office manager stating these demands. We were even told we were not allowed to use our cell phones in the office but later criticized for not answering the phone when the call would come through. In another instance, a co-worker called in and stated she was not coming into work that day. I was ordered by the office manager to physically drive to her apartment and inform her that if she did not come into work, she would be fired immediately. We were forced to run errands for the office before, during and after hours in our own personal vehicle as we were told it was mandatory by the office manager. Whether or not the attorney knew the extent of our issues was unknown as we were informed that we were not to talk to him about these issues. Needless to say, I went to the doctor to get medication for my nerves. Shortly thereafter, the harrassment ensued and I quit. Now they are threatening to fight me on unemployment (which they also stated many times during my employment that they would fight everyone on anyway). Whether things were right or wrong, wes were spoke to in very derogative manners in front of others or discussed later with other employees. Do I have a fight??

[Tammie2]

Example: Attorney's wife asked me if the mail came in yet. I said I did not know. She snapped her head around and indicated to me that when I was asked a question, I was to answer yes or no, there is not room for anything other than yes or no. She said the bible says that is a grey area and deceptive.

To work at a place of employment that causes you to get doctor prescribed medication for stress is not putting your house in order. Quit, and be done with it. Employers have all of the rights and none of the responsibilities and employees have all of the responsibilities and none of the rights. I was told this by a worker at Department of Labor. Employment is "at will", meaning either party can terminate for any or no reason.

Quit. Your life will be the better for it. No, you do not have a case.