In England, what are the rules regarding verbal abuse at work? What procedure should one follow in this instance, and what would you do if it were not only yourself, but others aswell that being victimised by a particular person?
2007-03-04 07:24:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The people victimised here are unfortunately management, including myself. The person actually causing all the trouble is somebody who works here part time and does not hold any senior position at all.
2007-03-04 07:36:04 · update #1
You need to get in contact with the CEO and let them know what is going on. If this doesn't get resolved immediately, I'd suggest finding another job. If it's serious enough, you might want to think about finding a lawyer and pressing charges. Take care and good luck.
ADDED: Don't tell them to f^&& off, that's the stupidist thing you can do. That will get you fired. My question: Why are you guys putting up with this abuse from someone below you!!!!???? That is crazy, this person needs to be written up, then possibly suspended, then possibly fired. Good luck.
2007-03-04 07:29:53 · answer #1 · answered by maisie24 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally i would talk to the personnel dept or HR rather than someone who knows you directly as then it can get personal. There should be a formal complaints procedure for you to follow available from them.
For info you may have heard of this woman in a bank who was victimised (bullied) and won a lot of compensation for it last year.
2007-03-04 07:28:04 · answer #2 · answered by DizzyDream 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly you need to speak to the manager and explain the situation - if it is the manager who is verbally abusive then go above him. If you get no joy from senior members of staff you need to see your union, if you have no union contact citizens advice bureau or the department of trade and industry (DTI) and they will advise you on further action that needs to be taken.
If there are several workers then get written statements from them as this can be used if it goes to a tribunal
2007-03-04 07:28:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to file a grievance with your line manager. put it in writing and they must respond within 5 days. At the very least they need to start an investigation. Companies take this kind of thing very seriously now. All those involved must file a separate grievance.
2007-03-04 07:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by pigletsam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a word , is it in jest or is this person being nasty. It makes no odds if this person sweeps the floor or runs the company this treatment of people is not on . Give the person a chance to explain themselves but then report them if it carries on
2007-03-04 10:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by Stephen A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to see your doctor, because of stress due to this situation, make sure it is noted on your medical records that you have been abused. This could prove usefull should you end up in a tribunal situation.
2007-03-04 07:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by DS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your employer should have an anti-bullying policy. If they don't, then you should raise a formal grievance with your employer about this person. The employer is responsible for the conduct of all their employees. See www.acas.gov.uk for how to do this.
2007-03-04 07:29:12 · answer #7 · answered by fengirl2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be a bit in your face,but personally i'd tell them to f##koff!
lifes to short to worry about other people if they're that way inclined!!!!!!!!
2007-03-04 07:34:39 · answer #8 · answered by toolbox 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋