Workplace mobbing: how to recognise and report
What the law says, how to keep an incident log, and how to file a lawsuit.
What mobbing is
Serbian law defines mobbing as repeated behaviour aimed at or resulting in violation of dignity, reputation, personal or professional integrity, health, or position of an employee.
Signs of mobbing
- Constant baseless public criticism
- Isolation from colleagues
- Pointless or unreachable tasks
- Demotion to inappropriate role
- Withholding information needed for work
- Psychological harassment, threats
What to do
- Keep a log: detailed record of every incident
- Save evidence: emails, messages, witness statements
- See a doctor: medical records are crucial
- Request internal protection from employer
- File a lawsuit if employer fails to act
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Frequently asked questions
Mobbing is any repeated behaviour aimed at humiliating an employee or harming their health or career: verbal attacks, isolation, demotion to inappropriate tasks, withholding information.
Keep a detailed log (date, time, place, witnesses, what happened). Save emails and messages. Get witness statements. See a doctor if your health suffers. Medical records are key evidence.