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Publication date: 25.04.2024
Lawyer, graduated from the National University "Odesa Law Academy" with honors. Since 2017, I have been specializing in legal and educational and general legal issues. I am the author of legal articles, scientific publications and articles in the educational environment. Mentor of the "Veritas" legal clinic. The owner of the legal blog "Educational_law_ua" on Instagram.
Mobbing at work, or bullying and aggression by colleagues or management, is a serious problem for many workers. To effectively protect yourself from mobbing, it is important to understand your rights and options for protection. Here are some steps that can help you deal with mobbing at work.
1. Recognize mobbing
First of all, it is important to recognize mobbing and its forms. Mobbing can include psychological, emotional, or physical pressure, discrimination, offensive comments, rumors, and other negative actions by colleagues or management. Recognizing mobbing is the first step to protecting your rights.
2. Document incidents
In order to effectively defend yourself, it is important to have evidence of mobbing. This could be incident notes, co-worker testimonials, email, text messages, etc. Documenting incidents will help provide evidence during an investigation or legal proceeding.
3. Communicate with management
If the mobbing comes from colleagues, try asking management for protection. Explain the situation, provide evidence, and ask for action to stop the mobbing. If management does not respond or participates in mobbing itself, it is necessary to contact higher management or external organizations.
4. Get legal help
If the mobbing continues and your attempts to resolve the problem have not been successful, contact a lawyer. A lawyer can provide a legal analysis of the situation, as well as write a legal request to your employer to stop the mobbing. A legal analysis of the situation can help determine your rights and defense strategies.
5.Use legal protection mechanisms
Contact the relevant authorities, such as the labor inspectorate or public authorities, if necessary. They can help investigate your complaint and take action to stop the mobbing. If necessary, a lawyer can prepare a legal opinion and submit an application to the court to protect your rights.
6. Maintain confidentiality
When dealing with mobbing, it is important to maintain confidentiality. Don't divulge your plans or actions too much to avoid making the situation worse. Keep your evidence and actions under control and consult with an attorney before acting.
7. Support of colleagues
Reach out to colleagues who may also experience mobbing or witness the situation. Their support can be useful for your business. Together, you can strengthen your position and provide joint evidence against mobbing.
8. Learn to deal with mobbing
Education and awareness about mobbing and how to deal with it can help you cope better. Learn about your rights, how to protect yourself, and get help when you need it.
Ultimately, defending yourself against workplace mobbing takes time, effort, and possibly legal help. Using legal protection mechanisms, such as writing an attorney request, legal situation analysis, and legal opinion, will help you assert your rights and ensure a safe work environment.
9. Support of psychological health
On lawyer's opinion protection against mobbing also involves taking care of one's own psychological health. Keep in touch with friends and family who can provide emotional support. Analysis of the situation by a lawyer say If mobbing is having a negative impact on your mental health, contact a professional psychologist or counselor. A healthy psychological state will help you stay calm and cope better with the situation.
