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Elliott2000
01-26-2008, 11:09 AM
What constitutes Coworker Harassment, if a Coworker is making weekly, daily attempts to Sabotage my responsibilities, interfering with getting my work out at the end of the day?

I have approached the top of Management, owners, with no real answers or resolution. Accept for them to say "give her a chance" Learning curve? She explains away her efforts in trying to save the company money.
I am keeping very good records on 2 months of harassment. Have had no problems or management conflicts before this person started with our company. Bottom line is she doesn't like me, I don't trust her, and she is consistently coming up with reports and comments in emails and in person, making every effort to cut my position. I was told this week, she is jealous, I am smart, I make good money and my professional appearance bothers her. Its her Insecurities. I plead guilty in being a professional!

So far her every effort has been proven wrong, in turn I waste to much time trying to prove something in every weekly attack, interfering with my daily work performance. Was relying on time in getting thru this, but it continues. My next thought, with reservations is going to the owners, suggesting this is Coworker Harassment, with the word of the law behind me. Any legal suggestions?
Signed:
Two months of waiting for it to STOP!

Pattymd
01-26-2008, 03:49 PM
It may or may not be "harrassment", but nothing I saw in your description indicates illegal discrimination. Your choice is to determine how you can live with the situation or look for another company, since you've already been told what the company's stance apparently is regarding the circumstances.

You don't win 'em all. Sometimes you have to decide whether a particular situation is worth falling on your sword over.

Betty3
01-26-2008, 09:23 PM
Agree. Since you told the company's top management & they haven't apparently done anything, your only choices may be to live with it or look for other employment.

cyjeff
01-27-2008, 06:03 AM
Not every workplace issue has a legal remedy.

This is a perfect case of "deal with it or leave".

I would think about stating it in just that way to your manager. Tell them that you are going to leave if they don't performance manage your coworker.

Then, you will be able to see whom your company truly values. If it is not you, then your next move is clear.

Elliott2000
01-27-2008, 10:00 AM
Your input is appreciated, and has confirmed this does not justify any legal actions. I will continue to dance in the rain or get out of the storm. :)

Pattymd
01-27-2008, 01:47 PM
I will continue to dance in the rain or get out of the storm. :)

I did that at my last full-time job. I eventually got out of the storm. ;)

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