Catch Workplace Bullies in the Act

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[BrownEagle7]

Also, a workplace journal means nothing unless you have hard evidence and witnesses. Most judges favor corporations because they have the money and influence.

[StopWorkplaceBullies]

@BrownEagle7 It's difficult to legally fight bullying no matter what you do. We just don't have laws on the books for this type of thing. Recording and witnesses only help, however they may be most useful to argue your case to a higher up in the organization. Finally, I subscribe to the Tarzan theory - grab the next vine before letting go of the first one. Before going to a higher up, have that second vine in hand.

[BrownEagle7]

Yes, some bullies are out of their minds with hatred for a person they don't even really know. The audio comment is banned also and is considered an invasion of privacy without consent. Most companies have a policy against that also. But, companies will video tape and record you all day long for years at work. Also, most bullies are getting smarter and using outside forces to bully and intimidate, the easiest is friends, family and vendors, etc. because they can masquerade as a customer.

[StopWorkplaceBullies]

@BrownEagle7 My understanding regarding the legality of audio recording is that they are basically OK. The company may have a policy against them, but, with the exception of the CIA and the like, it's unenforceable. Just keep an audio recording hidden - that's common sense anyway.

Also, while a small fraction of bullies recruit friends, family, vendors, etc., most do not. What is common practice is recruiting coworkers to "Mob" you.

[judutchinski]

I am getting killed by bullies at work. It's terrible. Do some companies allow recording? As far as I knew, it was illegal to "bug" someone without their consent.

[StopWorkplaceBullies]

@judutchinski Employers try to say it's illegal, but their position has not held up in court. It's been my impression from legal stories that judges tend to be favorable toward recorded evidence even if the employer attempts prohibit such recordings in the workplace. Also audio recordings are more acceptable than video. Due to security and company proprietary reasons video may be unacceptable, but I've never heard where audio is unacceptable.

[jorgekluney]

@judutchinski Best of luck with your bullying. I'm facing the same thing at work. I've never been bullied this bad....

[DIJPhoto]

@BrownEagle7 Although I posted this spy watch I do not recommend its use for both legal and convenience reasons. I recommend audio instead. Legally employers can forbid a video device, but not an audio device. The video camera was an experiment.

You're also correct that most employers don't address the issue of workplace bullying - and that's a problem. Research estimates it costs the US economy $1.1 trillion dollars. And millions of people are adversely effected.

[DIJPhoto]

@BrownEagle7 I half agree - it is true that being polite and professional goes a long way. However solid research shows it is not true that bullies lose interest, it is so pervasive that bullying targets get PTSD from the bullying, however this isn't enough for legal action (bullies refrain from some heinous act), and the statistics are that about 80% of bullying targets lose employment as a result.

[BrownEagle7]

The best way to combat bullying and mobbing is to make the aggressor feel as if they are of no consequence, just be polite & professional and sure of your actions. Even ignore them from time to time. Eventually, they will lose interest, become powerless through this reverse psychology &/or they will do something so heinous that the truth will come out in your favor. IT may be a blessing in disguise, because there are some victims out there living very well & retired; thanks to a greedy lawyer.

[BrownEagle7]

Most corporations won't address the issue unless the evidence is so concise that ignoring it would cost them millions. HR usually tells the manager to quickly terminate the person who complains in order to coverup the workplace issues & deceive the public & lawmakers into thinking this person was the problem. If you use a spy watch, be aware of the laws in your state regarding recording activities, especially in a public place or work environment. Also, most companies have a policy against it.