Ms Sinclair
I work with someone who used to be a friend of mine but ceased to be when management made him an acting supervisor. His personality changed and he became very obnoxious. I have some physical limitations and when I would ask to be excused that day from doing a particular assignment he would tell me to "go home if you can't do the work". There were other jobs I could have done without having to go home. I also heard him making nasty statements about how he wished that our section would be closed down and everyone re-assigned to areas where they would have to stand on their feet all day. I got sick of his outbursts and stopped talking to him. This is a person that I used to lend CDs, audiobooks (which he would make copies of, saving him hundreds of dollars), give presents to on holidays, tell him about good deals on musical instruments for his son, etc. not because I wanted anything in return but because I considered him a friend. While he is no longer an acting supervisor, they still allow him to make up the schedule for work assignments even though he is low on the seniority list. Since I stopped talking to him he has repeatedly assigned me to areas that tax me physically while letting his friends have easier jobs.I have never done anything to hurt him. Do any of you have recommendations on what can be done about this situation?
5 Answers
Colleen
| 13 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
lambshank
This is workplace bullying and needs reporting to a more senior level, it is also an occupational health and safety offence and needs reporting, this person should be put on work performance and be reprimanded, I certainly would not be ignoring these issues as they are quite serious, good luck and don't give in, involve your union if you have to.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
flaminghanky
Lamb Shank is on the money with the bullying. Although if this is a Government job of any kind the employer is not held responsible. They are exempt from the same rules & Laws as every other employer is. I learned that the hard way. Only one way to go at that point. First get out of the union-then you won't have to wait till you are fired to hire an attorney. The union is powerless in this case because Government is above the law. When you go to management have the Attorney with you day one. Lawyers also can do next to nothing in a court of law. But if management thinks the story may get around & hit the newspapers hence causing embarrassment they are much more likely to be helpful. Best wishes, I have been there many times.
| 13 years ago. Rating: 2 | |
Adreamer2
Once you open your concerns to HR or members of your senior management staff, they are required to open an inquiry and begin a full-scale investigation.
I would get that started, if I were you.
Your sister,
Ginger,
Adreamer2
Work1ders.com
| 13 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
Optimistic!
| 13 years ago. Rating: 0 | |
