My Boss constantly puts me down verbally with commentsHave I got a case?

Question

Puts me down when he has an audience,verbally with comments about my appearance, personal life and work. He has no sound reasons for this behaviour. What can I do about it?

Answer 1

I hate to disagree with so many of the responses but, unfortunately, you do not have much of a cause---legally. Most states have "right to work" laws. This essentially means that an employer can hire AND fire at will for no particular cause---could be they just woke up in a bad mood and fire a good employee. The employee has zero cause to seek relief under most states laws.

In your case, although your boss is clearly an ***, your best recourse is to leave. I do agree that I would explore with Human Resources your situation (providing it is a medium or large sized company) if for no other reason than to create a record for which the company may use to terminate this person at some point.

Personal insults and generally bad management are NOT criminal offenses. As much as I feel for you, this is a case for you decide (i.e. put in your notice and get the heck out) rather than the courts.


Good luck!

Answer 2

If you have witnesses, you need to approach them and ask for their opinion of the situation, as they may be required to give testimony. Also, find out if your boss treats others this way -- a case can be stronger if you make it as a group. Does he only behave this way with people of a certain gender? Age? Ethnicity?

The next step depends on the kind of workplace that you're in: if it's unionised, you should contact your union rep, who will be able to tell you the specifics protocols for following up the complaint. If not, try speaking to the Human Resource manager.

If these aren't options, then you can approach legal aid, or a local employees' rights group (some searching online or through your local employment office will help here). They will all require the same thing from you:

a/ a record of dates, times and situations - and, as close as possible, a record of the comments and who heard them
b/ evidence that you have called your boss' attention to his behaviour -- this is the hardest, but many tribunals will require that you have tried to solve this interpersonally. If he makes inappropriate comments when others are around who are supportive of you, draw attention to them & ask them to support you. If he denies the charge, or gets worse, record this too. Try to find someone who will support you in talking to him about it & seeing if you can change, before you go to legal proceedings.
c/ you'll need witnesses

It sounds really hard to confront someone about behaviour that makes you feel bad, but it's actually very liberating. He may not realise how inappropriate his attitude is - or he may make it explicit that these are his attitudes, which are unacceptable.

You also need to decide what you want from "a case": are you going to quit your job and ask for compensation? Do you want your boss to be fired or retrained? Do you just want a formal apology? What he's doing sounds unacceptable, but that's not a case in itself.

Answer 3

I think so, keep a diary of when and where these comments were made, writing them down word for word if possible. It would help if you can get some of the people who overheard them to agree to confirm your allegations. I'm no lawyer but i think you might have a good case for harassment. Is he your immediate boss? Maybe you could try speaking to a superior (i know this is difficult to do but if you brought a case it might look bad that you did not try and resolve the situation within the company). Then at least you'll know you've tried.

Answer 4

Sue the son of a *****. I did it. I gained. merely get a sprint information, like one truthful individual who has guts. Or an ex worker who did no longer sue yet end for an identical reason. proper way is a finished outsider. somebody who would not paintings there to over hear, then ask in a well mannered way for his or her call. get alongside with the different workers and take HR down too. yet first pass to a lawyer and don't tell every person you're going. The lawyer will take it from there. Repeated abuse.quite whilst top administration is conscious is breaking a FEDERAL regulation. All i'm allowed to declare is my contract grew to become into interior the 6 figures!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Sounds like you do, in the two that is, appearance and personal life. He has no right to harass you in front of other people about that. Though maybe your appearance isn't proper work attire, and how does he know about your personal life to the point you are taking it so personally? Unless he is lying about it all and you can prove it, right there is a case. For the work related insults, if anything ask him to speak in private about your work habits and concerns, not in front of other workers. Overall, sounds like you have a lawsuit if what you say is true and it is demeaning and harassing you.

Answer 6

Document every time he says something to you. If it is in front of someone write their names down with date and times. Do this for about four weeks. Then go to Human Resources or if you don't have a personnel department go to his boss. Keep documenting when you have sought help from these other avenues and if nothing is done, seek legal help. Keep up with all your documentation. It will help also if the people who witness it will also sign a statement that they have witnessed these occurrences.

Answer 7

It sounds like it's time to sit down with your boss and express your concerns. Let him know what he's doing to you and how he can fix his behavior. If that doesn't do any good, speak with his supervisor or the HR dept. He clearly needs some coaching on professional behavior.

Answer 8

Speak to your HR Dept and see what they say and also speak to a Union rep if you have one at your place of work or contact the union which you would fall under

Answer 9

Give back as good as (or better than) you get, ESPECIALLY if there's an audience. He'll soon shut-up and go running back to his mummy. If you are not intelligent or quick enough with your retorts, go running to HR instead.

Answer 10

You must write and date everything he says down.Go to your HR dept and seek help from a union,if nothings done then get a solicitor involved,good luck.