Bullying at work?

i am about to leave my job because i had got so ill to go to work.
my manager and supervisor had treated me so horriblly. i work in accounts and in the end i walked out of my job because of the way they were. they were giving me very complicated jobs to do. and explained things in a very hard way to understand and rushed.
i started ansewing back because i couldn't tolerate anymore.
a person before me left because she said she was being picked on. a new person at my work is starting to get similar treatment and he is ansewing back as well. is there a pattern. if so why are they doing this?

huummm....my advice would be to find another job
file a harassment claim
and maybe sue them?



good luck.

I feel really sorry for you - bullying at work is absolutely despicable. I would write your concerns down in writing and take your case to someone higher up in the company - firms are very aware of claims for constructive dismissal caused by this kind of thing - make sure your feelings are well documented.

Sounds to me like the perfect target for a law-suit. =D (If you could get the other ppl to testify with you, and probably get some evidence that they treat you horribly, maybe tape recorder, camera, ect.)

You need to go to the boss at work, or find out your rights. There are various groups who may be able to help you...

Get a mini digicorder and and record thier bullying for evidence should you decide to take out unfair constructive dismissal against the company

Unfortunately you didn't act soon enough. As soon as you had problems you should have raised a grievance with your line manager (or with your line managers manager if appropriate). Now you have left there is not much you can do because you haven't followed proper procedures. I suggest you forget about it, move on and in future when you get a job make sure you take note of your companies policies and procedures and use them if you ever need to again.

if the only reason you left the job was because of the way you were treated you might have a case to claim 'constructive dismissal' - i know that you weren't dismissed but if circumstances due to work gave you no option but to leave then it still counts as being sacked- to get all the legal blurb on it check the net or speak to citizens advice bureau. good luck xx

THERE IS PROBLEMS EVERYWERE,JUST KICK THERE A.S.S,AND QUIT.DO NOT LET THEM BULLY YOU STAND UP TO THEM AND JUST USE THE WORD HARASMENT THEY SHOULD LEAVE YOU ALONE.

If you have been working there for more than a year, then I would suggest that you see a solicitor because you may be able to sue for constructive dismissal.
Bullying at work is very much frowned apon..don,t sit back and take it..-perhaps both of you should seek advice together.
Hope you get this sorted out.

try here...
ACAS - Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service
www.acas.org.uk

take notes time & dates, then if they leave, take them to a industrial tribunal, they might not get they job back, but it shows what the company is like and they may get a lump sum too.....

they are just imature and cant afford to get a life

get together with everyone that has been bullied and file a law suit

You are legally entitled to take this to an Industrial Tribunal. If you're supervisors do not treat you fairly then they are in breach of employer laws.

Take this up with a Citizens Advice Bureau and/or your Union who will advise you what steps to take.

Your first step should be noting down when specific incidents occur. Insist on fair treatment: you deserve it!

They are probably doing it because they feel powerful, which they need to feel because stress makes you feel powerless and I imagine it is a fairly stressful workplace.

Good Luck!

they are cackin it cos new systems for accounting are being put in place and there frightened of being usurped by younger talent - i work in crash repair estimating and am now self auditing my work- the old school wont let go/join in.......cos there obsolete and they dont wanna change good luck

I am not clear whether you are about to leave your job or if you have already done so. If you have not left yet, do not until you have done the next thing, which is the most important.

SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY. If you belong to a trades union (I suspect you will not), ask them to refer you to their lawyer. Otherwise go direct to a lawyer. Do not worry about the cost: in the United Kingdom (where I am) or the United States they will probably represent you on a "no win no fee" basis.

It is impossible to advise on the basis of the information you have given. For instance, you refer to "very complicated jobs" and I cannot tell whether you could reasonably have been expected to do them. Similarly, you refer to "answering back" - does this mean you are in disciplinary trouble?

Clearly it helps you case that somebody else has left and that somebody else is having problems. You may need to get them as witnesses.

A lawyer is likely to look at possible claims for breach of contract and for health (psychological) damage.

The reason it is very important that you should get advice immediately is that how you leave the job may have important implications. A lawyer needs to tell you straight away whether you should walk out or whether (s)he should write to a senior manager giving notice that you will deem youself dismissed unless changes are made (e.g. removing your supervisor and manager).

Clearly going to a lawyer will break down your employment relationship, and is not good for getting another job. You should not do so lightly. However, from the way you have asked your question I am guessing things at work are beyond repair for you.

simply because they can and british industry is rife with this behaviour. it's tolerated from the top. as this is endemic in this company it may be that the company is in financial trouble and is using these bullies to get rid of people to avoid paying redundancies. see a solicitor and sue if you can. even if you don't persue it don't let the bullies go unshamed. even a letter from a solicitor will embarrass the company and put them at risk of losing their jobs. get your revenge by doing really well in your next job.

I am so sorry this must have been very hard to cope with. They are making it impossible for you to do your job effectively. This is constructive dismissal - you have a good case.
Are you a member of a union? If so - contact them asap.
Otherwise, go right to the top of the company with your complaint.

There is no way you should be putting up with this - you are suffering in silence when you should be screaming!!

Best of luck. XXX.