What would you do if a co-worker was constantly lying and telling your boss things to get u in trouble?

Question

The co-worker said you weren't doing your job and making things up like telling your boss u said u didnt care about your job or if they fired you-things like that, that arent true, hiding important paperwork and things u need to do your job. How would you handle it? (U can't go to your boss because he thinks the situation is petty & silly and yet it does affect your job and the way he treats you?)

Answer 1

How you approach it depends on a couple of things:

1) How is your ability to stand up for yourself? (i.e., confront the boss or co-worker)
2) How well do you like your job?

So, you have to decide those things first. If you have the gumption, then approaching the boss would be the first place to go. Go with specifics though that you can prove. They won't want to hear what could be construed as "tattling". Actions like this can be construed as workplace harassment and the boss has an obligation to investigate it. If the boss still blows it off, then quit. If you don't/won't quit, then confront the harassing employee. Do this with another person present though because then you have a witness to what was said. It wouldn't become one of those "He said/she said" type of situations where no one knew exactly what was said but the parties present.

Answer 2

It may help to consider WHY your co-worker is doing these things. Is she jealous or threatened by you? Does she really think you are a slacker? And if so, why does she think that? Have you done something nasty to her, or does she think you have?

There is some root problem between the two of you that you need to resolve. As hard as it might be, you need to have a real conversation with her. Invite her to lunch, or some other non-threatening place, and ask her how you can make your relationship better. Tell her how much you're trying to do a good job, and as if she has any advice or pointers. If you can convert her to a position where she's actually trying to help you... then you WIN! Or at least your being nice to her may neutralize her behavior.

If after all that, she persists in undermining you, then do approach your boss in a professional manner, asking for guidance. Tell him that you agree this is petty behavior on the part of your colleague, and that you have attempted to resolve it, but nothing has worked. Tell your boss that this is creating a very hostile work environment for you (use those words! ) and that you need some help.

If your boss refuses to help, and you truly cannot stand the situation, then you have the choice to either deal with it, quit, or to escalate above your boss's head. Escalating will probably not make your situation any better because it will annoy your boss... so use that as a last resort.

Answer 3

Set up an appointment with the human resources people. Ask them for their advice. They are responsible for the well being of employees in any company. If they respond favorably your problem is over, they will get rid of the trouble maker. If not the only recourse is to get hold of either the Union rep or make a complaint at the bureau that handles job problems. I don't remember the name of the bureau but some one can help you with this problem if your work won't.

Answer 4

If it is affecting the way he treats you, it is not petty. Ask for a meeting with the person and your boss. Tell them that you upset that they are discussing your performance when you are not there to defend yourself. Ask politely but directly what is going on and why you are not included in the conversations. .

Answer 5

I would insist on an interview with your boss, just to get your side in.
If he thinks it's silly or petty, he probably knows what is going on.

If it becomes intolerable, look for something else...

Answer 6

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