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    Work Related Problem. Can Anyone Offer Suggestions?

    I work with someone who used to be a friend of mine but ceased to be when management made him an acting supervisor. His personality changed and he became very obnoxious. I have some physical limitations and when I would ask to be excused that day from doing a particular assignment he would tell me to "go home if you can't do the work". There were other jobs I could have done without having to go home. I also heard him making nasty statements about how he wished that our section would be closed down and everyone re-assigned to areas where they would have to stand on their feet all day. I got sick of his outbursts and stopped talking to him. This is a person that I used to lend CDs, audiobooks (which he would make copies of, saving him hundreds of dollars), give presents to on holidays, tell him about good deals on musical instruments for his son, etc. not because I wanted anything in return but because I considered him a friend. While he is no longer an acting supervisor, they still allow him to make up the schedule for work assignments even though he is low on the seniority list. Since I stopped talking to him he has repeatedly assigned me to areas that tax me physically while letting his friends have easier jobs.I have never done anything to hurt him. Do any of you have recommendations on what can be done about this situation?

    +2  Views: 1865 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago
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    Did they know you had limitations due to health when they hired you? If the health problems started after you were hired, do you have a doctor's note excusing you from strenuous jobs? I would begin with taking exactly what you've written here to your supervisor. As high up the chain as you can go.
    Ms Sinclair

    I've been working there for many years and did not have the problem when I started. The problem is not work related and the only way you can get limited duty is if it is. I am eligible for retirement but cannot afford to at this time. My supervisor is new there and is only sympathetic to those who have become part of her little clique.
    Colleen

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    I really have no answer for you then. I don't suppose your company is big enough to have a human resources department?

    This is workplace bullying and needs reporting to a more senior level, it is also an occupational health and safety offence and needs reporting, this person should be put on work performance and be reprimanded, I certainly would not be ignoring these issues as they are quite serious, good luck and don't give in, involve your union if you have to.

    Lamb Shank is on the money with the bullying. Although if this is a Government job of any kind the employer is not held responsible. They are exempt from the same rules & Laws as every other employer is. I learned that the hard way. Only one way to go at that point. First get out of the union-then you won't have to wait till you are fired to hire an attorney. The union is powerless in this case because Government is above the law. When you go to management have the Attorney with you day one. Lawyers also can do next to nothing in a court of law. But if management thinks the story may get around & hit the newspapers hence causing embarrassment they are much more likely to be helpful. Best wishes, I have been there many times.

    lambshank

    flaminghanky, I work for the government and if anything they can be held more responcible and also personally liable for some fairly hefty fines if found negligent,which in this case I would find, on face value a dismal verdict, as they have not acknowledged the situation or attempted to rectify it and yes, I have been there myself also I now represent the employees on OH&S matters as well as my normal job.
    Go to your HR rep and voice your concerns. You have rights that should be posted in your breakroom. There is a reason your friend is no longer acting supervisor and they will never share that with you.

    Once you open your concerns to HR or members of your senior management staff, they are required to open an inquiry and begin a full-scale investigation.

    I would get that started, if I were you.


    Your sister,
    Ginger,
    Adreamer2


    Work1ders.com
    I think part of the problem here is that you are probably mixing your friendship issues with your work related issues. Ask yourself what you would have done differently in such situation if you had not had any previous friendship with your current acting supervisor (your ex-friend).


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