Mr. Waugh's Reckless In The Workplace

The Aggrieved stated he has been unlawfully harassed (non-sexual) and subject to a hostile work environment by his first line supervisor Merrill Waugh (GS-1104-12). The Aggrieved said Mr. Waugh has made comments/jokes to him and his co-workers about race, gender, age and national origin. The Aggrieved stated he and his coworkers expressed to Mr. Waugh that his comments were rude and insensitive during an office meeting. He then said after they expressed their feelings on his behavior and comments, Mr. Waugh said “Any more bitching and concerns.” The Aggrieved said Mr. Waugh use the fact that his coworkers are still on their new employee probationary period and he constantly tell them that “they can be fired at any time.” He said that on 22 August 2016, Mr. Waugh placed a “Hurt Feelings” report on his desk and asked for the “whiner’s” name. The Aggrieved stated that Mr. Waugh has made many inappropriate comments but on 30 November 2016, he read a news article to the office that referred to Michelle Obama looking like a black monkey. He then stated Mr. Waugh said in defense of the article, “whatever happen to free speech?” The Aggrieved said on 30 November
Waugh also harassed him because he is a younger employee (26 years old) and offend refers to him as an “Entitlement Child.” He said that because he is half Asian and White, Mr. Waugh offend makes comments about him having “chinky” eyes. The Aggrieved said he and his coworkers are subject to demeaning comments on a daily basis and he has many other things that he can report but they may be better suited for a Union grievance. He stated the stress he is subject to daily has made him search for employment with another organization and he recently accepted a term position out of state. The Aggrieved stated has been unlawfully harassed by Mr. Waugh on the basis(s) of Race (Asian/White), Sex (Male), Disability (Lower Lumbar condition), and National Origin