I forgot the name of this not so unusual practice, which is condemned in Europe and possibly in the US. Can someone help me?
2007-03-12 07:00:43 · 9 answers · asked by Maryangela R 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Mary,
In the US and Canada (I'm canadian), it's called "Professional Harassment" and it's completely illegal. There are two avenues you can take.
The first is the legal avenue. You consult a lawyer and possible sue them for professional harassment. This is tiem sonsuming and emotionally draining. Depending on the cirsumstances, you amount of documented proof/records and your length of employment there, it can take a few weeks to 2 years to resolve. A friend of mine who was harassed into quitting her job of 19 years had it drag on for two years and following that ordeal, she died of cancer (she was in remission but the stress of the ordeal literally killed her!)
An other option may be to ask for a transfer to another position. They may or may not agree to this. Go to HR and explain the situation and see what they can do. If yoiu've been there a long time and had good reviews, they probably will. If you've been there a short time and are in the bad books, probably not.
The other option, and the one I almost always advise, is to work out a package with the company. Go directly to HR and explain that the manager is harassing you into quitting. You would rather spare the legal wrangling and accept a package and go work somewhere else. Part of the package is a good reference. 99% of the time, they will agree to this.
It's because no employer wants legal action. It's more than just the financial cost (settlement + legal fees) It's the HASSLE!! It's time consuming, distracting to their regular duties and most of all a ROYAL PAIN!! Giving an employee a token amount of money and a glowing reference and the whole mess is avoided! Make sure you go over the reference with HR and you both feel satisfied with it. The payout will probaby be 1 or 2 weeks per year of service.
Best,
-- Liam
2007-03-12 07:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by almcneilcan 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Harassment. In the U.S. this takes serveral forms, from direct harassment to "creating a hostile environment" which involves indirect actions. For example, say your employer dislikes the fact that you are Christian. Assuming you did not wear your faith on your sleeve (obnoxious to others about it), it would be wrong for your employer to constantly bug you about how they feel Christianity is hypocritical. It would also be wrong to post flyers and magazines that say the same thing, even though not directly handed to you.
Of course, that is not the only form of harassment and there are certainly more subtle forms, but hopefully that gives you an idea of what it means.
Does that sound similar to your experience?
2007-03-12 07:08:09 · answer #2 · answered by Cheshire Cat 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Railroading.
2007-03-12 07:08:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Screwed.
2007-03-12 07:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Basically it is harassment for a legal term
2007-03-12 07:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by vegas_iwish 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's what my boss should do to my co-worker
Get your s*** together and o what you're supposed to and you probably wouldn't be in that position.
They do it so they don't have to pay a lazy **** unemployment that they don't deserve.
2007-03-12 07:10:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Attrition.
According to Websters:
the act of weakening or exhausting by constant harassment, abuse, or attack
2007-03-12 07:08:42 · answer #7 · answered by §Sally§ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When your co-workers do it, it's called "mobbing". But your boss can just fire you.
2007-03-12 07:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bitching
2007-03-12 07:06:00 · answer #9 · answered by andronaldo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋