07/15/2025

Don't Call Someone 'Karen' in the Workplace

Office name-calling is never okay and could lead to much bigger trouble

Calling someone a “Karen” at work isn't just unprofessional—it could also expose your company to legal risk.

In a June court decision, U.K. Employment Judge George Alliott said calling someone "Karen" was "borderline racist, sexist and ageist" as it is aimed at middle-aged white women with certain behaviors.

While U.K. and U.S. employment laws are very different, you’d still be wise to take note and ban the Karen epithet in your workplace.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Inc.