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"MR" Doblina...  
 
You have missed the point. It is not who is the enemy. And, yes there are also employees that do as you have noted. That is not what this is about.  
 
There are also NUMEROUS situations whereby good/great employees are bullied. Not only by coworkers, but also employers/managers/supervisors, etc... And, sometimes, when these very employees try to take a stand &/or stand up for themselves - they end up the target. Plus, all too often, "laid off" as a result as being seen as the "trouble maker."  
 
Sometimes there situations whereby the target did nothing wrong but work hard and even harder to prove their abilities. Whether it be insecurities or fear of this employees abilities (& maybe climbing higher?) - the bully (bullies) ramp things up. Once targeted, the target is often doomed. Sadly, often this place of employment & or "department(s)" may also be known for this behavior. Turnover may be high. And, still the target is "destroyed" or seen as the "problem"  
 
If it is a coworker, instances such as:  
 
- withholding information  
- framing coworker for their mistakes  
- blaming coworker for problems/other mistakes beyond their control  
- alienating coworker  
- spreading rumors/false information about the coworker  
 
Or, if it is the supervisor/manager  
- withholding information  
- inadequate training  
- "teaming" up with other employee(s) against the target  
- writing up the employee over trivial &/or unsubstantiated information - sometimes even provided by another bully/bullies... often what some call "progressive discipline" - right up to firing &/or lay off.  
and so on...  
 
**** see the earlier comments for a more in-depth list of tactics**************************************  
 
 
So - I reiterate. It is not employer vs. employee or who is good vs. bad.  
 
This is for those toxic workplaces, employers, managers, supervisors who treat GOOD employees with little to no respect. And, regardless of this, they can & DO continue to affect GOOD or poor employees afterwards.  
 
Some of these GOOD employees suffer mental health issues as a result. Some actually end up with PTSD as a result of the long term toxic environment that is untreated... &/or accelerated. Environments that the GOOD employees attempt to stay in as a result of the need to care & provide for their families - and the false hope that fairness, ethics, honesty will prevail - only to be tossed aside. And then, when they attempt to find employment - these very toxic employers continue to destroy their reputation & credibility. Often, further employment opportunities are destroyed by these very employers &/or their employees - as we all know how most employers/HR''''s can connect with each other, whether the employee uses them as a reference or not.  
 
So, let''''s not make this an employer vs. employee. If you are a good employer who does not employ these despicable tactics, then you should not have anything to worry about.  
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Edited by Integritynhonesty, 2017-09-18 10:03:16

Gonna have to agree with a couple poster above... most of the numbers on that list can be solved by having thicker skin and/or learning to ignore the problem.  
 
Seriously, how can a grown adult let such unimportant things bother them? If this is what we are like now as adults, how bubble wrapped will the next generation be?

MrDobalina said "    Brenda said "    Integritynhonesty said "None of this should have happened. Yet, it continues to happen all over, in all areas.     Too many employers, HR, businesses, etc.. treat employees as "disposable" & continue to get away with this.     Employees across Canada need to take a stand and sign this petition. If not for themselves, but for friends, family & the future upcoming generations. We hear so much about bullying in schools.... where do we think it flows into??? It does not end after school. " none of it should have happened - it stole 5 years of my life. Yes, I was ill while still employed there, but after being laid off and all that came along with it, just manifested my illness.     Now, in looking at part time jobs, there are also obstacles. Will/Can I make it work? I know I can...I have been volunteering for a year three days a week and never missed a shift. but, there is always that but! Too much work/income will affect my disability income. I would love to work full time again, but sleep issues are not resolved...so not sure I can work full time, I am not allowed to drive on the highway due to sleep issues (my family is in Hamiota).     So this still affects me in certain ways to this day. It is not like I think about it daily, in fact I hardly think of it at all. It is the struggles in living so differently (so much less income), which is also so stressful.     Everything from living to getting back in the workforce is a struggle. Staying home (except for my volunteering) is a struggle. It is actually stressful finding things to do around the house and yard, going shopping is out of the picture......     So while they carry on with their conglomerate of companies, billions in sales and their, Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies with Platinum status since 2003. They have no idea what all of this did to me....or do they care.     I will push on and move forward....     So for those who say to stand up for yourself - it may not be that easy in the private sector (yes they have a union in the plant, but not the office). But, in saying all of that - I would stand up for myself again. But, I would be much more prepared with documents, a letter from my doctor and information on depression and mental illness. I hear they are now doing better with people that have had to take time off due to mental illness - I can only hope my situation helped play a part in that.     Edited by Brenda, 2017-09-16 18:48:00" When did employers become the enemy? You can blow shifts, not finish your work or do it half hearted and that's fine because you're an employee... but what about the employer? Why is the employer responsible for everything? They submit your taxes for you, they pay you out of their pocket for stat holidays, they pay you out of pocket for 2 or 3 weeks paid vacation every year, they match dollar for dollar your CPP contributions and pay another 60% on top of what you contribute to E.I, and on and on. Then you take off for a year or however long so they need to replace you with a term position who has a job but only at your leisure because as soon as you decide your ready to come back they get laid off? "

I would not know about that. I have always treated my employer with great respect.  
 
As for when I was ready to come back. I was ready to come back when my depression/anxiety was under control. Which they assumed to be like a broken arm and it would be an exact number of days. You obviously do not understand depression and anxiety. They did not hire someone to do my position, they assigned tasks to other individuals.

this is hilarious. I thought we were all grown-ass adults and could handle our own feelings without getting all butt-hurt and having to make laws to protect ourselves. lol

atvallday said "this is hilarious. I thought we were all grown-ass adults and could handle our own feelings without getting all butt-hurt and having to make laws to protect ourselves. lol "

this situation is not funny. I lost a good job of 23 years over standing up for myself.  
 
 
Can you even imagine how my life changed, not only from losing a job, but having depression/anxiety, which only made it worse. I have never mentioned in these posts that I even had to spend a month in CAP. Not so much fun!

Brenda said "    atvallday said "this is hilarious. I thought we were all grown-ass adults and could handle our own feelings without getting all butt-hurt and having to make laws to protect ourselves. lol " this situation is not funny. I lost a good job of 23 years over standing up for myself.       Can you even imagine how my life changed, not only from losing a job, but having depression/anxiety, which only made it worse. I have never mentioned in these posts that I even had to spend a month in CAP. Not so much fun! "

Brenda,  
People making fun of this simply have no idea of how bullying in the workplace can and does get out of hand. And, very poorly handled.  
 
People, such as yourself, can be severely affected. Some even to the point of suicide. We all need our jobs to pay bills/support ourselves and family. When one is not only bullied, has little to no support from the workplace - or ends up the target from the employer, this can cause severe emotional trauma. And, for others to make fun of this & find it funny is disappointing, to say the least. Obviously, those have little understanding or empathy. Or, perhaps, are bullies or employers/supervisors/... themselves.  
 
Regardless, it is all pretty sad.

Unfortunately, it is difficult to legislate behaviours. It much more effective to have good communications within the workplace. There is some personal responsibility on both sides. Toxic workplaces ARE a thing, and the cause is BOTH toxic employers and toxic employees. Communication, or rather – lack of communication is at the heart of most issues.  
You raised some valid points, but lost all credibility when you went off track and made some wild accusations that are bordering on paranoid.  
You have slammed HR professionals as “refusing to deal with the issue at hand” you then moved on to say that WHS Officers were just like the “old boys club” and did not address the laws as written. Sounds like you are more part of the problem than the solution.  
I agree with the posters that say (in so many words) that there is some personal responsibility in dealing with bullies. If you don’t follow the processes that are established, then you don’t have a leg to stand on. The first step is to put pen to paper and start to document. Dates, times, what was said and done. Communicate with the bully, perhaps they don’t realize how it affects you. If that fails, initiate a formal and factual complaint. If you have witnesses, name them. If you have evidence, show it. Nothing will stop an investigation in its tracks faster than vague allegations.  
I want to specifically speak to your comment that bullying causes PTSD. It categorically does not. Incidents of violence may, but if you check the DSM-5, you will see that bullying is not listed as a cause for PTSD. Let’s not water that term down, it’s insulting and causes harm and grief for people who actually have that diagnosis.

on-second-thought said "Unfortunately, it is difficult to legislate behaviours. It much more effective to have good communications within the workplace. There is some personal responsibility on both sides. Toxic workplaces ARE a thing, and the cause is BOTH toxic employers and toxic employees. Communication, or rather – lack of communication is at the heart of most issues.   You raised some valid points, but lost all credibility when you went off track and made some wild accusations that are bordering on paranoid.   You have slammed HR professionals as “refusing to deal with the issue at hand” you then moved on to say that WHS Officers were just like the “old boys club” and did not address the laws as written. Sounds like you are more part of the problem than the solution.   I agree with the posters that say (in so many words) that there is some personal responsibility in dealing with bullies. If you don’t follow the processes that are established, then you don’t have a leg to stand on. The first step is to put pen to paper and start to document. Dates, times, what was said and done. Communicate with the bully, perhaps they don’t realize how it affects you. If that fails, initiate a formal and factual complaint. If you have witnesses, name them. If you have evidence, show it. Nothing will stop an investigation in its tracks faster than vague allegations.   I want to specifically speak to your comment that bullying causes PTSD. It categorically does not. Incidents of violence may, but if you check the DSM-5, you will see that bullying is not listed as a cause for PTSD. Let’s not water that term down, it’s insulting and causes harm and grief for people who actually have that diagnosis. "

good communication is needed, and after 23 years of working at this job, I think it is obvious the employer and I had good communication, good work ethics, respect for each other, or I would not have been there that long.  
 
Believe me, pen to paper was done....everything was done properly on my end, from doctors forms, to doctors supplying extra letters.  
 
In this case HR was useless. Just because bullying is not listed as a cause, does not mean it won't cause it.

My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.  
HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?  
Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD.

on-second-thought said "My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.   HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?   Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. "

The insults I mentioned were about the HR at the company I worked for. Actually, they were not insults, they were fact.  
 
I do know that I was better when I went back to work and then got laid off. What then caused me to relapse, to end up in the hospital. I suppose it is because I had a great job for 23 years and suddenly was unemployed. It also affects your relationships, your family and your friends. So, one thinks...I wish this had never happened and I was still working there. Nothing would have changed in my life, as it is now. So, a form of PTSD. You can diagnose it, you can think I am confusing it....I am living it.

Brenda said "    on-second-thought said "My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.   HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?   Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. " The insults I mentioned were about the HR at the company I worked for. Actually, they were not insults, they were fact.     I do know that I was better when I went back to work and then got laid off. What then caused me to relapse, to end up in the hospital. I suppose it is because I had a great job for 23 years and suddenly was unemployed. It also affects your relationships, your family and your friends. So, one thinks...I wish this had never happened and I was still working there. Nothing would have changed in my life, as it is now. So, a form of PTSD. You can diagnose it, you can think I am confusing it....I am living it. "

I wast speaking about what you said about your case. I was referring to the other comments that went as far as saying some "professionals" lacked empathy, may be narcissists and enjoy destroying people and careers. That's not cool to say about anyone.  
 
I lost a loved one to REAL PTSD. There is no such thing as a "form of PTSD". You either meet the diagnostic criteria or you dont.

on-second-thought said "    Brenda said "    on-second-thought said "My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.   HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?   Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. " The insults I mentioned were about the HR at the company I worked for. Actually, they were not insults, they were fact.     I do know that I was better when I went back to work and then got laid off. What then caused me to relapse, to end up in the hospital. I suppose it is because I had a great job for 23 years and suddenly was unemployed. It also affects your relationships, your family and your friends. So, one thinks...I wish this had never happened and I was still working there. Nothing would have changed in my life, as it is now. So, a form of PTSD. You can diagnose it, you can think I am confusing it....I am living it. " I wast speaking about what you said about your case. I was referring to the other comments that went as far as saying some "professionals" lacked empathy, may be narcissists and enjoy destroying people and careers. That's not cool to say about anyone.     I lost a loved one to REAL PTSD. There is no such thing as a "form of PTSD". You either meet the diagnostic criteria or you dont. "

I know the criteria and I know exactly what it is.  
 
 
 
But this if off topic.

on-second-thought said "Unfortunately, it is difficult to legislate behaviours. It much more effective to have good communications within the workplace. There is some personal responsibility on both sides. Toxic workplaces ARE a thing, and the cause is BOTH toxic employers and toxic employees. Communication, or rather – lack of communication is at the heart of most issues.   You raised some valid points, but lost all credibility when you went off track and made some wild accusations that are bordering on paranoid.   You have slammed HR professionals as “refusing to deal with the issue at hand” you then moved on to say that WHS Officers were just like the “old boys club” and did not address the laws as written. Sounds like you are more part of the problem than the solution.   I agree with the posters that say (in so many words) that there is some personal responsibility in dealing with bullies. If you don’t follow the processes that are established, then you don’t have a leg to stand on. The first step is to put pen to paper and start to document. Dates, times, what was said and done. Communicate with the bully, perhaps they don’t realize how it affects you. If that fails, initiate a formal and factual complaint. If you have witnesses, name them. If you have evidence, show it. Nothing will stop an investigation in its tracks faster than vague allegations.   I want to specifically speak to your comment that bullying causes PTSD. It categorically does not. Incidents of violence may, but if you check the DSM-5, you will see that bullying is not listed as a cause for PTSD. Let’s not water that term down, it’s insulting and causes harm and grief for people who actually have that diagnosis. "

You are also making a lot of assumptions. I never said that ALL HR "Professionals" refused to deal with the issues at hand. However, there are some who are not addressing the problems, hide the facts, treat employees as disposable, lie, etc... And, if you are not doing so, then it should not be bothering you as much as it seems to be doing. Or, are you one of these participants? Do you believe employees are disposable? Do you feel that those who attempt to stand up for themselves are the issue?  
 
I agree there is MUCH more to any story than meets the eye. MUCH more for all sides. But,for any "professionals" treating employees as noted is reprehensible. And, I have had the previous experience as well.  
 
I also agree that there are also many positive HR professionals. I have also seen and dealt with some of them. This is simply not about that - nor is it an attack on ALL HR. It IS trying to address the fact that there are SOME who feel they can circumvent the ethical, honest & "normal" process. And, EMPLOYEES... REAL PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR CAREERS/ LIVLIHOODS are being destroyed as a result.  
 
Unfortunately, these situations muddy it for all. Having the bad experiences exposed should not upset those who are, in fact, following protocol and treating each other with respect.  
 
As for PTSD... Are you a certified therapist? How do you feel you are qualified to disagree? This is where you are WRONG. As a result of long term bullying, failure to deal with the issues - to which were originally admitted to, but denied when came to light. Allegations were not at all vague - in fact, there was significant information - so, for you to make so many assumptions is also insulting and harmful.  
 
Watering down ANYONE''s traumatic experiences causes more harm, grief and insulting. Thinking you have the ability to second guess a psychologists diagnosis is ridiculous.  
 
Edited by Integritynhonesty, 2017-09-18 19:49:30

on-second-thought said "My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.   HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?   Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. "

on second thought...  
 
You are putting words in mouths. The posts NEVER said ALL HR offices are inadequate. So, please do not twist words around.  
 
Bullying DOES & CAN cause PTSD. I am not interested in your definition of PTSD - only my therapists. The whole experience was devastating. And, for you to minimize my (or anyone for that matter) experience is rude at best.  
 
Now, lets keep this subject to what is SHOULD BE -

I will just hit like on all your posts

Thanks Brenda. I feel we can relate to each other.  
 
Keep smiling.

Integritynhonesty said "    on-second-thought said "My post wasn't meant to diminish what you went through. I absolutely agree that it happens and since you won your case then you obviously know that all too well. I'm sorry that you or anyone else has to go through that kind of hardship.   HR may have been part of the problem in your case, but that doesn't mean it's okay to say all HR offices are inadequate. Isn't throwing around insults a form of bullying?   Bullying does not cause PTSD. You may have stress related illness due to your experience, but lets not confuse that for a minute with the DSM-5 diagnosis of PTSD. " on second thought...     You are putting words in mouths. The posts NEVER said ALL HR offices are inadequate. So, please do not twist words around.     Bullying DOES & CAN cause PTSD. I am not interested in your definition of PTSD - only my therapists. The whole experience was devastating. And, for you to minimize my (or anyone for that matter) experience is rude at best.     Now, lets keep this subject to what is SHOULD BE - "

It's not "MY" diagnosis of PTSD, its the DSM-5. If your therapist in saying something different, that's frightening and they should be reviewed by the CCPA.  
 
All of the criteria are required for the diagnosis of PTSD. The following text summarizes the diagnostic criteria:  
Criterion A (one required): The person was exposed to: death, threatened death, actual or threatened serious injury, or actual or threatened sexual violence, in the following way(s):  
Direct exposure  
Witnessing the trauma  
Learning that a relative or close friend was exposed to a trauma  
Indirect exposure to aversive details of the trauma, usually in the course of professional duties (e.g., first responders, medics)  
Criterion B (one required): The traumatic event is persistently re-experienced, in the following way(s):  
Intrusive thoughts  
Nightmares  
Flashbacks  
Emotional distress after exposure to traumatic reminders  
Physical reactivity after exposure to traumatic reminders  
Criterion C (one required): Avoidance of trauma-related stimuli after the trauma, in the following way(s):  
Trauma-related thoughts or feelings  
Trauma-related reminders  
Criterion D (two required): Negative thoughts or feelings that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):  
Inability to recall key features of the trauma  
Overly negative thoughts and assumptions about oneself or the world  
Exaggerated blame of self or others for causing the trauma  
Negative affect  
Decreased interest in activities  
Feeling isolated  
Difficulty experiencing positive affect  
Criterion E (two required): Trauma-related arousal and reactivity that began or worsened after the trauma, in the following way(s):  
Irritability or aggression  
Risky or destructive behavior  
Hypervigilance  
Heightened startle reaction  
Difficulty concentrating  
Difficulty sleeping  
Criterion F (required): Symptoms last for more than 1 month.  
Criterion G (required): Symptoms create distress or functional impairment (e.g., social, occupational).  
Criterion H (required): Symptoms are not due to medication, substance use, or other illness.  
Two specifications:  
Dissociative Specification. In addition to meeting criteria for diagnosis, an individual experiences high levels of either of the following in reaction to trauma-related stimuli:  
Depersonalization. Experience of being an outside observer of or detached from oneself (e.g., feeling as if "this is not happening to me" or one were in a dream).  
Derealization. Experience of unreality, distance, or distortion (e.g., "things are not real").  
Delayed Specification. Full diagnostic criteria are not met until at least six months after the trauma(s), although onset of symptoms may occur immediately.  
 
You and Brenda have turned this into a discussion all about you, where no one else can say a damned thing without you attacking and taking offense. I quoted you correctly, so quit trying to slither out of it.  
 
 
Gee ....I guess there is some truth to the statistics that most people who are bullied turn around and bully others.  
 
Night.  
 
I'm done - .

no, you have turned this discussion around.  
 
I will be sure to tell my psychologist and psychiatrist that they need to be reviewed by the CCPA. Just like the HR person who I had to deal with, was not a people person, but a book person. Well, all of the criteria in books, may not reflect it in people.  
 
 
 
**Sorry to other readers and posters that this topic got off track.**

Been sort of following this and don''t believe going off topic is always a bad thing. Read through the criteria that was posted by on-second-thought, and in criteria A had to question one of the ideas presented in that criteria, that being learning of a relative or close friend being exposed to a traumatic event, if that is one of the criteria that is needed, and in criteria A only one was needed, that one throws me.  
I think that many of the readers could likely relate, and be diagnosed, with PTSD from those criteria, but somewhat like mental illness, people cope in their own ways, any many just suffer in silence.  
 
Work place bullying is a great topic for discussion, since I think most of us knows it does exist, but because of potential job loss, as well as income loss, seems to be tolerated by many employees.  
 
Edited by don brown, 2017-09-18 21:26:41

This post starting from someone trying to get people to sign a petition. To an all about me attitude. Blah blah blah. Look past this and give the petition a read and sign it if you agree with it. Stop going down each other throats and quit pulling the poor me sob story.

BrandonBorn88 said "This post starting from someone trying to get people to sign a petition. To an all about me attitude. Blah blah blah. Look past this and give the petition a read and sign it if you agree with it. Stop going down each other throats and quit pulling the poor me sob story. "

signed the petition?  
 
Anything of interest you can bring to this discussion?  
 
This was brought on by a post to "stand up for yourself"  
 
Do you have an incident you can relate to this discussion?

Integritynhonesty said ""MR" Doblina...     You have missed the point. It is not who is the enemy. And, yes there are also employees that do as you have noted. That is not what this is about.     There are also NUMEROUS situations whereby good/great employees are bullied. Not only by coworkers, but also employers/managers/supervisors, etc... And, sometimes, when these very employees try to take a stand &/or stand up for themselves - they end up the target. Plus, all too often, "laid off" as a result as being seen as the "trouble maker."     Sometimes there situations whereby the target did nothing wrong but work hard and even harder to prove their abilities. Whether it be insecurities or fear of this employees abilities (& maybe climbing higher?) - the bully (bullies) ramp things up. Once targeted, the target is often doomed. Sadly, often this place of employment & or "department(s)" may also be known for this behavior. Turnover may be high. And, still the target is "destroyed" or seen as the "problem"     If it is a coworker, instances such as:     - withholding information   - framing coworker for their mistakes   - blaming coworker for problems/other mistakes beyond their control   - alienating coworker   - spreading rumors/false information about the coworker     Or, if it is the supervisor/manager   - withholding information   - inadequate training   - "teaming" up with other employee(s) against the target   - writing up the employee over trivial &/or unsubstantiated information - sometimes even provided by another bully/bullies... often what some call "progressive discipline" - right up to firing &/or lay off.   and so on...     **** see the earlier comments for a more in-depth list of tactics**************************************       So - I reiterate. It is not employer vs. employee or who is good vs. bad.     This is for those toxic workplaces, employers, managers, supervisors who treat GOOD employees with little to no respect. And, regardless of this, they can & DO continue to affect GOOD or poor employees afterwards.     Some of these GOOD employees suffer mental health issues as a result. Some actually end up with PTSD as a result of the long term toxic environment that is untreated... &/or accelerated. Environments that the GOOD employees attempt to stay in as a result of the need to care & provide for their families - and the false hope that fairness, ethics, honesty will prevail - only to be tossed aside. And then, when they attempt to find employment - these very toxic employers continue to destroy their reputation & credibility. Often, further employment opportunities are destroyed by these very employers &/or their employees - as we all know how most employers/HR''''s can connect with each other, whether the employee uses them as a reference or not.     So, let''''s not make this an employer vs. employee. If you are a good employer who does not employ these despicable tactics, then you should not have anything to worry about.   -     Edited by Integritynhonesty, 2017-09-18 10:03:16"

file a harassment charge against a supervisor/manager? Thanks.

Regarding can an employee file a harassment charge against a supervisor/manager....  
 
YES ... but they way things are handled at SOME organizations, be prepared for repercussions.  
 
As with previous comments, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT!! Dates, times, everything said... If at all possible, get as much as you can in writing - emails, letters, etc. But, also be prepared that this still may not be enough. Toxic organizations (as with relationships) can intimidate employees into following along with what they are led with/directed. Coworkers rarely stand up for bullied coworkers. They may also be prepared to lie, change stories, destroy the bullied employees credibility and career.  
 
Can't speak for your organization - just be prepared.  
 
Good luck