I have noticed lately that my boss has been bullying me (I went to england for a week and came back to find that all my shifts have been taken away, she puts me on the days and times that i can't work, then yells at me when i can't). She always tells me that i am doing something wrong (when i am not) and she has started malicious rumours about me. what can i do legally to stop this because i like the people i work with?
2006-08-17 20:28:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It might be an idea to request a formal meeting with her, tell her how you feel and see what she says. Be prepared though, ready to have an answer for anything she might say.
To change your shifts and make them impractical for you is bad enough, you should explain that your new roster is not suitable. As for malicious rumours, Honey that is slender! Can you find out what is aid about you, who said it? And can you also make a point of showing your colleagues that whatever's been said is not true. For instance, just a guess ... Supposing your boss told your workmates you didn't do your job properly, make a point of showing them that it is not true. Should those rumours be about your private life, use a coffee break to chat to your workmates and put them right about it, without seeming to be doing so.
I don't know if you have a union you could turn to, but if you do then you should contact them. Are there any citizen's advice bureau where you live? Associations dealing with people's rights? Because they could give you valuable advice.
To act legally, you would need to have some of your colleagues willing to testify that your boss spread those rumours but you know ... They might refuse to do so, worrying that they might be next in line for such treatment, fear they could lose their job as well. All teh same, you could speak to a solicitor as well, explain you feel you're being discriminated against as this appears to be the case. He might want to act on your behalf, but again ... You may well need evidence to prove your case, such as colleagues testifying against your boss.
I do hope you can solve this problem soon.
Btes wishes
2006-08-17 20:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a site specialized on the issue of bullying. They were a candidate to the Stockholm Challenge Award:
http://www.stockholmchallenge.se/projectdata.asp?id=1&projectid=286
2006-08-18 03:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by regis_cabral 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you can find substance to the malicious rumors, then you may be able to sue for slander--libel if it was written in emails or in other text form. I feel for you, I lost my last job that way and can't find a new one...and I have a college degree.
2006-08-18 03:36:34 · answer #3 · answered by Chuck Dhue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to HR and discuss a harassment complaint. Don't file one yet, just discuss it. Word will get to your boss. If it doesn't improve within a week or two go ahead and file the complaint and consult an attorney. Harassment it the workplace is illegal.
2006-08-18 03:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by AK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak Up For Yourself
2006-08-18 03:31:35 · answer #5 · answered by Singapore_Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a sitdown with her. Dont start acusing her. Just ask if you did something wrong. Simply state you think she is treating you differntly and dont understand why. Tell her you like your job and want to get along with her.
2006-08-18 03:33:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does your boss have a boss? It is very hard to prove these cases unless you have people who can back you up.
My advice, find new work.
2006-08-18 03:34:37 · answer #7 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do NOT put up with it. I had a similar cituation and wound up being laid off even though I was the best worker they had.
Go get a lawyer.
2006-08-18 03:38:08 · answer #8 · answered by billybetters2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can sue your boss for harassment. Take her to court. But first, you need to get evidence. Get witnesses (people you work with) to testify that she really is harassing you.
2006-08-18 03:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by Jason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact your work's HR department.
If they don't do enough, contact your state labor board.
If that fails, then... Find new work. You can't sue someone for being an as*.
2006-08-18 03:33:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋