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Bullying at Work
I have ADD and am on Adderall 30 mg b.i.d. Anyway, we have a new supervisor. Since she started 5 people quit. She is a bully (which I know is a different subject). Her new target is me. I told her at my first meeting with her that I have ADD. Because of her constant bullying, I went higher to HR and the Director. We had a meeting. They listened and then turned everything on me. I had also told them that since the bullying, I am having more trouble concentrating at my job. Things are getting worse and I think because I complained, I will either be fired or they will force me to quit (like the other 5 girls). The only difference is that I have a disability. I am wondering if anyone knows how to handle this situation. I am currently on a leave of absence from my psychiatrist because of increased anxiety, depression, and problems with concentration. I contacted an organization called JAN (job accomodation network) because one of my complaints was that they would not supply me with a keyboard I am comfortable with (I do medical transcription). They said I just had to get used to a different one. Also, I had my evaluation coming up and I wanted to bring my husband and JAN said it would be perfectly fine so I could have him there for support because my supervisor is so horrid. When I am alone with her she says inappropriate threatening statements and then denies them in front of others. Thank you.
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Gah! Some people are just plain terrible! I feel for you, even though I’m a student, and thus have no perspectives or advice on this situation.
Just wanted to add myself to your behind the scenes army of supporters.
have you tried your state or local agencies i dont where you live in texas its called workforce hassessment its illegal here
Reading your post brought up old memories of discrimination that I went through from my boss who was a bully too. She was horrible and she had a posse of women and men under her that watched my every move and reported back to her everything I did. Just thinking about all this is causing me some anxiety and I feel panicky.
So, I will post again later this evening with what I did about it. It is a long, long, long story. I just cannot get into it right now.
For now, do some deep breathing and remember this, YOU ARE NOT ALONE AND YOU HAVE RIGHTS!! I’ve been in your position and know how awful this is to go through, its just insane how some people think they can treat people. They think they have all this power and they don’t, as long as you do not give them the power. Ugh, I really feel for you. I will post back later on or email you personally, if I am able to.
Take care,
Nancy :~)
I have worked in HR for many years and I will definitely advise you to write down everything! I know that it may be a little bit difficult but it is important to do it. My husband has ADD too and he barely shares his condition with others but he did with his current supervisor. Unfortunately, his supervisor uses his condition as an excuse sometimes when he shouldn’t.
It’s very important to keep records of everything: dates and details of conversations, emails, etc. I would also look for legal advice so you can be prepared. Good Luck!
get a 60 dollar pocket recorder and record your conversation…. hide the recorder on your person
this is completely legal and admissible in court or any hearing
her lying will be her undoing. Do it… they lying $@#$@
on another topic… god, you can pick a career… such detail and acuracy is required in med trascription. you should be proud of yourself
Thank you all for your wonderful advice and support. I like all of your ideas!
This is terrible and I’m so sorry!
My son has ADD (he’s 9) and my husband has it too.
I was going to say the same thing that LakeLife said above and that is to record your conversations. However, I don’t know if it would be allowed in court if you did not let your supervisior know you were recording her?? It very well maybe, I just don’t know.
But I would really encourage you to read up on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It’s a national law that protects those with a disability against discrimination because of their disability.
(My son is on it at school and the school suggested it. I had never heard of Section 504 before. Because of this, he receives extra accommdations because of his ADD. It also serves in the workplace too.)
Here is a fact sheet about it too, in case you want to read up on it.
But def keep written records with dates, times, etc of her actions and remarks. Objective evidence in this is huge. Record your responses to her as well, along with whatever witness are around too.
Hopefully you won’t have to contact a lawyer to evoke your 504 rights.
Good luck! Hang in there!
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf
This is terrible and I’m so sorry!
My son has ADD (he’s 9) and my husband has it too.
I was going to say the same thing that LakeLife said above and that is to record your conversations. However, I don’t know if it would be allowed in court if you did not let your supervisior know you were recording her?? It very well maybe, I just don’t know.
But I would really encourage you to read up on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. It’s a national law that protects those with a disability against discrimination because of their disability.
(My son is on it at school and the school suggested it. I had never heard of Section 504 before. Because of this, he receives extra accommdations because of his ADD. It also serves in the workplace too.)
Here is a fact sheet about it too, in case you want to read up on it.
But def keep written records with dates, times, etc of her actions and remarks. Objective evidence in this is huge. Record your responses to her as well, along with whatever witness are around too.
Hopefully you won’t have to contact a lawyer to evoke your 504 rights.
Good luck! Hang in there!
http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/civilrights/resources/factsheets/504.pdf
Thanks for more information. I am going to look up the 504 rights. Good luck to anyone else in this situation or has been in it. Also - Happy ADHD Week!
I know I’m late in responding to this, but I just wanted to say that as far as I know DO NOT record your boss without her knowledge. I live in California and it is illegal to do so here.
Very useful information here.
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