

Some things at work can be difficult or unpleasant but may not be bullying. They may even blame themselves and hesitate to act. They may question whether they’re mistaken. People often find it hard to accept they’re being bullied at work. How do I know I’m being bullied?Ī person can be bullied by a supervisor, coworker, customer, or even a visitor to the workplace. When bullying is directed toward a person with a disability, federal law considers it to be discrimination. Texas law prohibits the bullying of people with disabilities and older adults and requires immediate reporting and investigation. Yet workplace bullying doesn’t have to be considered assault to be illegal. In these cases, criminal laws exist that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of a bully. In severe instances, workplace bullying can be considered abuse or assault. This can include efforts to undermine and do harm by threatening a person’s work status, self-confidence, or ability to perform a job. Workplace bullying happens when someone is mean toward a coworker on an ongoing basis. If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are laws and resources to protect you. Others are bullied and don’t know it’s happening.


Some people are bullied at work and aren’t sure what to do. One of the places bullying can occur is at work. Bullying can include threats and demands as well as uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct. Bullying is a form of harassment involving continued and annoying actions.
