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What can I do about harassment or abuse at work?

Profile: Bexicle
Bexicle on Nov 18, 2014
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HR departments usually have guidelines and documents which detail policies and procedures for this type of situation. If you feel comfortable, you could ask your line manager for the information, if not you could contact human resources directly. Talk to someone you trust in the meantime so that you do not feel like you are facing this alone. I wish you well,
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Profile: Leeshie
Leeshie on Oct 19, 2014
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Most importantly, you should first make sure the other person knows that you are not comfortable with the attention they are giving you. If they do not back off or leave you alone, you should then reach out to whoever is responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for added support.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 29, 2014
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If it's from a fellow peer, tell your boss ASAP. If it's from your boss, then report him to a higher authority.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 31, 2014
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Tell someone, it is never a great thing to get abused, it can effect your own work. Tell someone you know will get down to the point and get it solved.
Profile: Wes2
Wes2 on Nov 4, 2014
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Confront it head on. We live in the 21st century, and work conditions like that are inexcusable. Co-worker or boss, sit them down in private and have the designated HR person mediate (if possible). Say what behavior is offending and hurting you, and explain that it is disrespectful, unacceptable, and makes you feel unsafe in your workplace. If the behavior doesn't cease after that, it's time to find a new job.
Profile: PeaceTrain
PeaceTrain on Nov 10, 2014
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Workplace harassment isn't something you need to tolerate, in the current world. Almost all countries of the world have put strict laws to discourage workplace harassment and abuse, where the perpetrators even get jail sentences and the victims get compensation. So don't tolerate it at all.
Profile: Pandette
Pandette on Nov 17, 2014
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Harassment and abuse is definitely a huge problem, especially in the workplace. It is against the law and you can take many actions. How about speaking to a person in the HR department? You can even try and speak to the person who is abusing or harassing you at work and asking them to stop. If they don't, you can always report it to management as well. You can always do something!
Profile: Annalia
Annalia on Nov 18, 2014
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I would go to your boss, or HR would likely be helpful in the process of working through getting you out of this situation.
Profile: thisismejessica
thisismejessica on Dec 24, 2014
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Stand up against it! That's the only way! It can be done through many different routes, though. If you're brave enough, you can confront the person, OR you can team up with other coworkers and stand up against it! If it still does not work, I would just go and report it to my boss / manager / director. You might think this can be too harsh, but protecting your self is much more important. And you might protect other people too from experiencing the same harassment / abuse.
Profile: Uniqueg
Uniqueg on Dec 29, 2014
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Report it to HR, if you don't feel comfortable verbally reporting it you can always write a letter or an email, or talk to someone who you feel comfortable with about the situation
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