– Hasan Minhaj was accused of potentially creating a hostile work environment by a former employee who testified during the Anthrax trial
– Minhaj acknowledges some missteps and apologizes for any negative experiences some people had while working with him
– He states that he has learned from his mistakes and is taking initiatives to create a more inclusive and safe working environment
Recently, comedian Hasan Minhaj was called out for fostering a difficult work environment during the trial of the notorious hacker group, Anthrax. A former employee, who testified as a witness, accused Minhaj of creating a potentially hostile environment on set. Minhaj has since taken to social media to address these allegations, while also expressing his remorse and willingness to learn from his mistakes.
Minhaj shared in his statement, “First, I am sorry that there are a small number of people I’ve worked with who I made uncomfortable or who might feel I was unprofessional. I must and will do better.” He went on to explain that he has already implemented changes in his company, Hasan Minhaj Inc., in order to create a more inclusive and safe working environment, such as adding more layers of accountability.
Additionally, Minhaj emphasized that his intention was never to create an unsafe atmosphere for anyone working with him. “I’ve never screamed at anyone, ever. I treat everyone around me with respect and expect the same from them. I set extremely high expectations because I’m passionate about what I do.” Moreover, Minhaj states that he wants to keep learning and taking the necessary steps to make people feel more comfortable while working with him.
In light of the ongoing trial of Anthrax, this revelation has added another layer of attention to Minhaj’s career. It remains to be seen how this will affect his professional trajectory and whether any further action will be taken.