Examples of bullying

[anon v34]

I am currently suspended from work pending an investigation. The only thing I can think of is that I will get charged with harassment / bullying.

 

My question is: can anyone give some examples of harassment / bullying and what sanctions were imposed?

 

Thanks

 

PS for the record, I haven't knowingly done anything, so hopefully the investigation will draw a blank

[godpikachu]

to be fair, harassment/bullying is in the eye of the beholder, for xample you can do something pretty normal, but if someone takes a dislike to you they can use it against you.

 

i was once put on a warning at a place where i worked because i had a falling out with a female member of staff.

basically, i caught her simulating oral sex with a wine bottle within full view of some customers in hotel i worked ins bar, i told her to stop it and she did, but she then later went and made a complaint to the hotel manager, stating that i had made several crude suggestions to her.

 

in my defence i asked the hotel manager to view the security camera footage from the night in question, he refused to do so, stating that "the person in question has no reason to lie and is young and naive and would certainly not know about some of the things she had repeated to him".

 

i wrote my resignation on the spot and walked out, then got a payout for constructive dismissal.

[epman]

Hello anon v34;

This might help a bit.

 

 

What is Harassment?

 

Harassment is unwanted conduct bassed on, sex, race, age, disability, religion or sexual orientation or any other ground which has the purpose or effect of:

Violating an individual's dignity; or

Creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for that individual.

 

Harassment may take many forms, as follows:

 

Unwelcome remarks, suggestions, innuendoes, gestures

Offensive, suggestive literature or pictures

Physical contact, eg. touching

Bullying behaviour

 

What is Bullying?

 

Bullying is intimidating, threatening or humiliating treatment of an individual (usually someone at the same or more junior level). It might include:

 

Aggressive/ excessive unjustified criticism of performance

Whispering or gossiping campaigns

picking on or ostracising a colleague

shouting

Repeatedly putting unreasonable pressure on subordinates, such as imposing unrealistic deadlines

 

You can also get more information at this link blow

Bullying in the workplace : Directgov - Employment

 

I hope it helps

[godpikachu]

yeah, the above is true, but like i said, harassment/bullying is in the eye of the beholder.

 

like in my personal example, i reprimanded a junior staff member for indecent behavior, and in return i recieved a warning for unsubstanciated indecent behavior, which thankfully i was later able to disprove and i recieved a payout for.

 

bullying/harassment is never right, but the only problem is its a bit of a grey area, especially if you cant back a defence up with facts.

[Gilbert_O'Sullivan]

I am currently suspended from work pending an investigation. The only thing I can think of is that I will get charged with harassment / bullying.

 

My question is: can anyone give some examples of harassment / bullying and what sanctions were imposed?

 

 

Yes, I worked many years ago with a little man, like a midget, and some others used to kick him up the bum for a laugh.

 

That is a bullying classification.

 

No sanctions, bosses did it too.

[Guest symbio-dek]

Was it you Gilbert ?

[tiglet]

Ah - makes sense now - BCSD.

[knowlegeispower]

if you have formally been suspended from work - pending an investigation

 

you should have received written notification of this, and have been told of the grounds of which the suspension was, and how long for

 

You will need to be called into a investigatory hearing you should be given at least 24 hours notice, be provided with representation, work colleauge or union rep - you should have had written notification of the reason prior to attending this hearing - rules of natural justice

 

so you have a contract / staff handbook - details will be there

 

as previously said bullying takes many forms and "the list is not exhaustive" - it depends on the circumstances and the allegation

[Gilbert_O'Sullivan]

Was it you Gilbert ?

 

No, and bosses shouldn't take part in this kind of behaviour but thats what a building site is like, in the 70s anyway.

 

I like midgets, they are just the same as everyone else but not so big.

 

And they shouldn't be fired out of canon either for entertainment.