Labor harassment is very common and can be felt over a long time without the victim having the courage to denounce. But the law protects those who suffer from “mobbing”, and may even receive compensation – the aggressor can pay up to 60 thousand euros.
You may never have heard of “Mobbing”, but you are more likely to have ever suffered from it, or know someone from this problem.
Mobbing usually occurs in the form of work harassment, emotional abuse and bullying. It is possible that you have a discomfort for years with a co -worker that “passes from the brands”, And I could never describe it for sure to the situation. It may be an accumulation of comments or attitudes, but the good news is that the law is by your side.
Mobbing may also be collective-a group of workers unites a target, “led” by someone who can be more qualified or have a superior position within the company.
You feel isolatedexcluded from work events, receive criticismfor overwhelmed With work or not informed about deadlines and tasks, it is quite possible that it suffers from “mobbing”.
Mobbing can be socialwhen it is excluded from an environment, it is left out of work meetings or even victim of rumors or rumors that harm it. But it may even be physical when unauthorized contact or property destruction occurs. It may also include sexual harassment.
also occurs in the form of bullying, Verbal (offensive comments made not only to you, but also about you to other colleagues), or virtual (cyberbulling, in the form of messages with hate or simply uncomfortable comments).
According to, this type of bullying can severely affect mental health, overthrowing self-confidence, increasing anxiety or even generating depression or exhaustion.
What to do?
If you fit this type, you can start by trying to talk to the aggressor – only if you feel safe/ae comfortable to do so.
Otherwise, it can go directly to the employer with a formal complaint (If it is not heard, resort to the union, if it belongs to any).
A tip is Record all moments where his colleague (or group of colleagues) make him uncomfortable in a kind of diary. It may seem strange, but it is important so you can submit a founded complaint. Also point out the colleagues who watched (even if they did not participate) to this episode.
What does the law say?
Portuguese legislation is prepared for this type of cases. According to, “the practice of harassment is a very serious offense” and “gives the victim the compensation right“.
The fine pays for a harasser at work can reach the 60 thousand euros, Explain to.
To prevent the situation from getting worse, your lawyer may even request a low medical or dismissal for business failure, according to the website. It is also possible to request an expert report and take precautionary measures.
If you suffer from “Mobbing”, do not hesitate: Report, justice is by your side.
CAROLINA BASTOS PEREIRA, ZAP //
