Workplace bullying
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I 'ardly t'ink t'at offering extra pay or paid transport to cover additional s'ifts as workplace bullying?
Unless t'ere's more to t'is, from w'at you've written it sounds like the manager is s'ort staffed and is desperately trying to cover t'ese s'ifts so is offering all of t'ese incentives.
Bit c'eeky asking w'en s'e is on 'oliday but a simple text back either saying yes or no s'ould deal wit' it?
Unless t'ere's more to t'is, from w'at you've written it sounds like the manager is s'ort staffed and is desperately trying to cover t'ese s'ifts so is offering all of t'ese incentives.
Bit c'eeky asking w'en s'e is on 'oliday but a simple text back either saying yes or no s'ould deal wit' it?
The employer is asking for help and making it as simple/appealing for your OH as possible. As long as the employer accepts no as an answer, I'd say they are doing nothing wrong at all.
If your OH is only wanting to work her contacted hours and no more, she should have a conversation with her manager which should stop the requests.
If your OH is only wanting to work her contacted hours and no more, she should have a conversation with her manager which should stop the requests.
Has / is your wife been:
Forced to do something she's not be trained to do?
Forced to do something she physically finds difficult to do?
Shouted at, ridiculed or laughed at?
Has she had incorrect rumours about her spread amongst colleagues?
Threatened with the sack for no reason that aligns with her contract?
Verbally or physically abused at work by other staff?
Whilst you're lounging in the Algarve with a little time, you'd do well to look up the meaning of 'blackmail' and 'bullying' because the descriptions you've provided come nowhere near close.
What you've described is an employer practicing good planning practice and applying 'beyond the call of duty' levels of support to staff to help them come into work.
I hope you and your wife never have to experience workplace bullying or blackmailing - there's not enough 'H's in the world that could be dropped to accommodate your descriptions.
Forced to do something she's not be trained to do?
Forced to do something she physically finds difficult to do?
Shouted at, ridiculed or laughed at?
Has she had incorrect rumours about her spread amongst colleagues?
Threatened with the sack for no reason that aligns with her contract?
Verbally or physically abused at work by other staff?
Whilst you're lounging in the Algarve with a little time, you'd do well to look up the meaning of 'blackmail' and 'bullying' because the descriptions you've provided come nowhere near close.
What you've described is an employer practicing good planning practice and applying 'beyond the call of duty' levels of support to staff to help them come into work.
I hope you and your wife never have to experience workplace bullying or blackmailing - there's not enough 'H's in the world that could be dropped to accommodate your descriptions.
anonymous said:
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She needs to tell her Manager that he's pressurising her and she really doesn't want to do the extra shifts. If that doesn't work then speak to HR.
If that doesn't work then submit a formal grievance
If that doesn't work then it might be best for her to leave.
Does she feel she can't refuse to do the work? Can she not firmly say no and that's the end of it?
I don't see the additional pay as blackmail. A lot of workers would happily work extra for premium overtime rates. If your wife isn't happy and doesn't work to work extra she shouldn't be forced. If the extra wages are enough to tempt her to work more that is different. It's an incentive and not blackmail.
I do think it's a bit off that you can't enjoy your holiday without the company having communication. They should be leaving your wife alone to enjoy the break.
I don't see the additional pay as blackmail. A lot of workers would happily work extra for premium overtime rates. If your wife isn't happy and doesn't work to work extra she shouldn't be forced. If the extra wages are enough to tempt her to work more that is different. It's an incentive and not blackmail.
I do think it's a bit off that you can't enjoy your holiday without the company having communication. They should be leaving your wife alone to enjoy the break.
anonymous said:
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Care homes are desperate. They can't have nobody on site for a shift so they'll exhaust all options they have to get cover. That will include offering enhanced payments and contacting those on leave.If your wife doesn't want to be contacted she should ask to be left alone outside of work hours and block her manager's number if it persists.
Johnnytheboy said:
anonymous said:
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Nuclear option is to tell her manager that if the texts don't stop, she'll leave. Gassing Station | Jobs & Employment Matters | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff