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Going to HR requires there to be an HR department. In general the ability to do something about bullying in a company or institution depends on there being the
by Blahah 13y ago
Going to HR requires there to be an HR department. In general the ability to do something about bullying in a company or institution depends on there being the management and adminstrative structure to formalise complaints without them going through the bully. I've seen people leave places, especially in the UK civil service, because the bully controlled the access to reporting them.
- DanBC 13y agoBut those people then have the option to use constructive dismissal reasons at tribunal. I'm not saying that it's easy, but English employees at least have some protections.
- Blahah 13y agoYeah, there are protections, but like all legal protections they are really only technically there. Practically, taking that course requires sinking a huge amount of time, effort and possibly money into it, and the outcome is not certain. Most people will quit and try another job.