What do I do when my coworkers are harassing me?
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Moderated by Smita Joshi, BA Psychology / MA / Advanced EFT Practitioner
Updated: Jun 2, 2022
simmi1612
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Oct 28, 2014
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Dont give them any chance to harass you. Face them with utter courage to show them that you are not affected by their behavior. Talk to your HR department.
Anonymous
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Nov 10, 2014
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Speaking from personal experience, you should consider reporting their behavior to a manager or calling an anonymous HR line. It seems like they are creating a hostile work environment and you should feel safe and well at work.
Callipiphan
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Sep 7, 2017
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Reporting it is important. Try reporting it right away. Follow the chain of command at the same time. If its a boss or manager you need to speak with the person above your boss. Some people have reported it and was fired or retaliated against. Follow the laws for wrongful termination at that point.
While reporting it can be both good and bad. Its always a good thing to report it because if more than one reported issues of harassment against the same person there may be something done about it. Nothing can be done if it isn't reported though. If you have witnesses have them report it to. The more the better it can and will be handled.
Anonymous
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Apr 24, 2015
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You should tell your supervisor or your employer about whats going on. They should know how to take care of whats going on.
AmoreBella
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Jun 4, 2015
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You tell them politely you don't like the way they are acting - or the way they are speaking for that matter - and walk away. Don't try to start a fight, that never ends well.
CaptainObviouslyOblivious
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Feb 17, 2017
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In this case, i'd report it to your supervisors, or higher up. Take notations of anything did/said every time they happen (Write it down, in detail!), and ask them politely (a few times) to knock it off. You don't have to tolerate ANYONE treating you in a way that makes you uncomfortable or unhappy. Remember that.
PoliteOcean
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Aug 25, 2015
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The best and first thing you could do is really looking at the situation. Make sure you ask yourself if the things going on are in good fun or are you truly being harrassed? If you are in a situation that is making you feel uncomfortable then the best thing to do is follow the chains of command and report the situation to your boss or supervisor in attempts to get the situation to stop. iF that doesn't work, then go over their heads and report to the next person in line above them. NObody should have to deal or put up with any kind of harassment in the work place.
mcla
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Nov 9, 2016
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I think its best to talk it out with them first. If that doesn't work then I would reach out for help from a fellow coworker or just learn how to live with these things or even leave if its necessary
SilverisSarah
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Dec 23, 2017
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There are some strategies you can apply: first, try to express it clearly to your coworkers that are harassing you. If this is in vain, try to express this to your boss. In case of no joy, go to the HR department.
Anonymous
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Apr 26, 2018
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You address this issue to you manager at work, this behavior is unacceptable and you shouldn’t be going through this silently.
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