Complain against manager to your superiors
2) record her abuses .it will help you make out a case against her
3) don’t file any police case against her
Abusive Manager at State Bank of India
I am a deputy manager at SBI. My manager tries to increase my workload by saying that the Govt deptt in which I work has very less work. If I leave office a little early she will call me up on my phone finding faults in me and scold me. In the next morning she will call me up in her chamber and start scolding me again sometimes in front of my colleagues and other superiors. She tries to black mail me by saying that she will give me harder responsibility if I don't follow her line. This is happening practically everyday and she is bringing my morale down. Should I confront her or tell about her to the HR? Can I also make a police case as she harasses me almost everyday which causes me mental agony? Or should I take other recourse. She cannot fire me but she is causing me mental pain and agony and also loss of respect.
Asked 4 months ago in Labour
7 Answers
1. As you have rightly pointed out, meet the HR in person and explain the situation to HR to intervene and resolve the issue.
2. Collect material evidence of her harassment, such as electronic evidence and report the matter to HR for further action.
Any misconduct of the higher official if the same is beyond the Rule book can always be brought t the notice of the higher authority.
So if her conduct or misconduct are documented then you can always lodge complaint against her before the higher authorly.
Tolerating atrocities in silence only boost the moral of the tormentor and does not solve the situation.
You cannot remain a mute spectator to the harassment meted out to you.
There is a limit for tolerance or endurance.
You are an officer of the bank appointed by the competent authority and you have dignity and pride in your employment.
She cannot treat you as a slave just becasue you work under her.
You can take a decision to report the matter of harassment to your higher officer at the regional or zonal level if this sordid affairs continue unchecked.,
Before that you gather all evidences of the events and her attitudinal behavior in order to strengthen your complaint so that it do not backfire due to the collusion of any favorable officer with her.
Hello,
- A police complaint is not advisable as this is internal issue and related to the demeanor of your reporting manager. Your need to seek redressal internally in the first instance.
- It is advisable to confront her one to one to start with in a peaceful manner by informing her about your unhappiness and how you are mentally affected.
- If this does not turn out well, you can involve there HR as it is responsible for the welfare of all the employees.
- If this does not get you the desired help, you can get a legal notice issued through your lawyer to the troublesome manager with a warning of legal action.
Dear Client,
It may be beneficial to first address the issue directly with your manager. Choose a calm and professional tone, and clearly express how her actions are affecting your work and morale. If confronting your manager doesn't resolve the issue, you should consider filing a formal complaint with the Human Resources (HR) department. While making a police complaint is an option, it should be considered a last resort, especially if the situation escalates to threats or any form of physical intimidation. Document every instance of harassment, including dates, times, what was said, and any witnesses. If possible, save any emails, messages, or other forms of communication that could serve as evidence. Considering the mental stress, you may also want to seek counselling or support to help you manage the situation. Your well-being is paramount. Should you require any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- Under Section 503 and Section 504 of IPC , deal with criminal intimidation and intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of peace, and mental harassment in the workplace.
- Hence , you have legal right to lodge a complaint to the police against her for abusing and mental harassment.
- However, before lodging a complaint, you should inform your higher official against her in written for her said misconduct and for provoking a breach of peace in the bank.
