Published on 12, July, 2020
Has anyone else dealt with bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace, some of which is related to your disabilities? And how did you deal with it. May or may not be asking hypothetically.
What channels did you go through, like who did you tell, did you pursue anything legally?
I told my manager. I hope it will get solved without involving the boss and works council. The bully makes fun of me getting scared of sudden noises and getting panic attack, crying etc. this is not the first time I’m bullied, but other instances were more subtle like exclusion, eye rolls, gossips, giggling at me and others. Sometimes I wasn’t even sure if it’s a bully or my impression. But in this case it’s clear and the guy knows already that I’m sensitive to sensory input but did it again despite knowing that. Good thing is that the manager seems to understand and on my side in this case.
I have dealt with all of this. Please go to HR. If your manager hasn't done anything to address the situation you have a right to
Me too. But working for a big company and if your manager has been there in the company for a while, always the case is going to be putting the company first
For me HR is the absolutely last step I would prefer to avoid. I just disclosed to my manager my autism (I also wanted to avoid that) but had to. He seems to be understanding and he already spoke to that guy so I hope it will help.