Work/HR Advice Needed

[leeann]

Jul 2, 2012 16:32:54 GMT -5 montereybride said:

Jul 2, 2012 15:21:28 GMT -5 Lucy Honeychurch said:

I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE that the burden would be on the OP to produce something stating that it's NOT A GOOD IDEA FOR EMPLOYEES TO VERBALLY ABUSE OTHER EMPLOYEES.

I'm getting ragey right alongside you.

WHATTHEFUCK??!!!!!!!

I'm just saying that because this situation is not one of the legally protected issues, the OP has to back herself up with anything that she can. She will have a lot more to fight with, if she can show an established policy that the CW is violating. I know it's common sense that you "can't" or "shouldn't" berate/verbally abuse your CWs, but obviously that has not been enough in this case, so OP needs something more firm to bring up to HR.

[Cayl]

Jul 2, 2012 16:39:01 GMT -5 leeann said:

Jul 2, 2012 16:32:54 GMT -5 montereybride said:

I'm getting ragey right alongside you.

WHATTHEFUCK??!!!!!!!

I'm just saying that because this situation is not one of the legally protected issues, the OP has to back herself up with anything that she can. She will have a lot more to fight with, if she can show an established policy that the CW is violating. I know it's common sense that you "can't" or "shouldn't" berate/verbally abuse your CWs, but obviously that has not been enough in this case, so OP needs something more firm to bring up to HR.

I understand what you're saying and that you're trying to help and I appreciate it. That's why I posted this, because I figured others could tell me what would be good or bad to say. It sucks because it sounds like there's nothing I can do except let the appropriate people know when she does this kind of stuff and I just have to deal with it, but I do appreciate the information.

And I also appreciate everyone who got annoyed for me Even if I can't do anything it's still nice to hear others say I'm right and this sucks.

[ladyk]

I was going to suggest that or use the video on your cell phone (if so equipped and allowed to use them at work).

[ECB]

Get pissed. Even if it doesn't legally apply, use the terms "hostile work environement". Make them afraid of YOU, not just her. Being "professional" is fine, but be professionly PISSED. Let them know that this is NOT OK and that you are uncomfortable and are afraid to be near her.

[Cayl]

Jul 2, 2012 17:57:37 GMT -5 ECB said:

Get pissed. Even if it doesn't legally apply, use the terms "hostile work environement". Make them afraid of YOU, not just her. Being "professional" is fine, but be professionly PISSED. Let them know that this is NOT OK and that you are uncomfortable and are afraid to be near her.

I think that's how I'll approach it tomorrow, assuming they actually schedule a meeting with me. It's astonishing what people can get away with.

[janiejones]

Our laws are totally different, but I would also suggest pushing the harassment/bullying thing. In Ontario they are very strict about it (after a nurse was shot in her workplace by a jealous lover/CW). It's the employer's responsibility to stop all bullying and harassment.

So, use the language from your webinars, reference internal policies and procedures, and document all interaction where there are "abusive" instances.

Sorry. I had a woman who acted like this to me, in a much smaller company. They are still putting up with her, but gave her some serious shit when I quit (because of her actions towards me).


Also, since it's a big company, I'd mention to HR you are committed to the company, but actively interested in other opportunities there, if there are things that you truly would do in another dept.
This may be a good way to keep your job security, but get out of that situation.