Bullying in the workplace

stator

You need to keep a diary of all the abuse you receive and if possible record it.
You need to make sure you have witnesses when you can. Don't let them start arguments when you are on your own.


I would follow through on your complaint and if there is physical assault, report it to the police as well

jonnygee2

I’ve taken them to grievance, cos I thought that with a grievance hanging over them that they’d stop with this torment and bullying, but it’s gotten worse.

As you can't resign immediately I think your best course of action is to avoid them as much as possible.

Another alternative is to resign and claim constructive dismissal. Although bullying is generally hard to prove, if someone witnessed the physical attack and your bosses lack of intervention, and is willing to testify on your behalf, this could be a successful claim. Keeping a log of everything and any corresponding evidence can also help.

But, as I said, these claims are difficult and often fail, the evidence does really need to be convincing to an independent person. If the physical attack wasn't witnessed, you'd want to think very carefully through what actual evidence of bullying you have that cannot be easily disputed.

he also made this new woman a supervisor after only 3 months

He's allowed to do this. It sucks but there is no law around being fair with promotions. He can promote his girlfriend, his son or even just everyone who's name starts with the letter A if he likes.

TBagpuss

As you have raised a grievance, sit tight until that is investigated.
Keep records of any further incidents (not on any work computer, but at home or on your phone.

Don't succumb to any temptation to retaliate.

jobbingmusician

Does your HR have published timescales for responding to a grievance? Are they keeping to them?

crispy_duck

jonnygee2 wrote: »

He's allowed to do this. It sucks but there is no law around being fair with promotions. He can promote his girlfriend, his son or even just everyone who's name starts with the letter A if he likes.

There's no law against it, but in a company the size this seems to be you'd think that somone promoting their girlfriend three months after they started would at least raise a few eyebrows in HR.

Comms69

jonnygee2 wrote: »

He's allowed to do this. It sucks but there is no law around being fair with promotions. He can promote his girlfriend, his son or even just everyone who's name starts with the letter A if he likes.

It's a fundamental principle of a free and open market.


It certainly doesn't 'suck'

Marvel1

Comms69 wrote: »

It certainly doesn't 'suck'

Well it helps if it's the boss