If you have a workplace grievance, you can seek help from your company, your union or outside counsellors.
WHAT IS A WORKPLACE GRIEVANCE?
A workplace grievance is discontent or feeling of being victimized at work.
For eg :- Arising from the managment style or lack of sensitivity on a supervisor’s part.
Miscommunication and Misunderstandings are Comman in such work environments. If not managed properly, it can affect morale and productivity.
If your grievance is specifically about the workplace harrassment.
WHAT CAN YOU DO :-
If you are an employee who feels victimized, you can :-
1) Raise grievance and seek recourse through grievance – handling channels in your company.
2) Report your supervisor’s behavior to stop management.
3) Approach your Union for assistance.
4) Seek counseling support from centers.
NOTE :- You should immediately make a police report for cases involving physical harm or threat of harm.
WHAT EMPLOYERS CAN DO :-
Employers should aim to prevent misunderstandings from occurring by :-
1) Treating employees with respect, and adopt fair and responsible employment practices.
2) Ensuring that lines of communication are kept open.
3) Providing proper grievance- handling procedures and addressing grievances appropriately.
4) Keeping employees informed of such channels, including how top management can be approached.