A Los Angeles Health Department employee jumped from the 18-story Wilshire Building in Koreatown, Red State reported Tuesday.

Heather Hughes is said to have taken her own life, jumping to her death after being bullied at work. Hughes, an environmental health specialist in his 40s, decided to take his own life by jumping from the 18th floor of a building (February 8, Red State) report. Before his death, Mr Hughes left a note in his car describing the unbearable pressures of bullying, harassment and denial of mental health support from his co-workers. (Related: Education minister launches investigation into bullying allegations that claimed former principal's life)

The memo also highlighted her refusal to request medical leave despite her doctor's recommendation. Ms. Hughes clearly chose a location to perform her tragic act that minimized the risk to her bystanders. “Concerned for the safety of others, Mr. Hughes chose to jump into a parking lot rather than into a plaza where passersby could be injured. It was a final act of selflessness,” his colleague wrote in Red State. told.

Toxic workplace leads to employee suicide at Los Angeles County Department of Public Healthhttps://t.co/IOiTe18O25

— Red State (@RedState) February 13, 2024

The impact of Hughes' death has rippled through the department, with anonymous posts by colleagues and on social media platforms such as Reddit pointing to an alleged toxic and domineering atmosphere fostered by management over the past three to five years. is attracting attention. One Reddit user, who identified himself as a co-worker of Hughes, wanted to shine a light on what he described as poor workplace management.

“I want her death to have meaning. I want others to know that we all share the same feelings. Change the culture at work so something like this never happens again.” Please do something for us,” Wild-Willow-2024 wrote. reddit. “Finally, we want the people who caused Heather's death to be held accountable for what they did.”

“I can't speak for my colleagues, but I myself still face pressure from my direct management team. I'm taking this home to my loved ones,” the user said. “It caused a lot of tension between me and my family. Due to COVID-19, I was deep in alcohol and depression. I had to constantly remind myself that this was just a job. It was difficult because I take pride in the service I provide to the community.”