I am being bullied or harassed at work — who do I report it to?
Employers have a legal duty to protect you from harassment and bullying by colleagues, managers or customers, and must have a procedure for it. Keep a diary from today: date, what happened, who saw it. Report it in writing to the employer (HR, the confidential adviser, the works council). If nothing happens or it gets worse, ITM — Inspection du travail et des mines (247-76100) inspects psychosocial risks at work in Luxembourg; OGBL / LCGB — syndicats (ogbl.lu) represents you; if the harassment is about sex, origin or another protected ground, Centre pour l'égalité de traitement (CET) (26 48 30 33) is the equality body.
🗣️ What to say
"Since [date] I have been subjected to [behaviour] by [name/role], for example on [dates]. This affects my health and my work. I ask you to investigate, to take measures to stop it, and to confirm in writing what you will do. I am keeping a record of incidents."
🪜 Step by step
- Diary from todayFacts, dates, witnesses, emails. Keep it at home.
- See your doctorIf it affects your sleep or health. A medical record is evidence and protects you if you need leave.
- Report in writing to the employerTo HR or the confidential adviser; keep a copy. The employer must investigate.
- Nothing happens: ITM — Inspection du travail et des minesLabour inspectorates handle psychosocial risks; a complaint triggers an inspection.
- Protected ground: Centre pour l'égalité de traitement (CET)Sexual harassment and harassment tied to origin, religion, disability etc. is discrimination — the equality body helps with a claim.
📇 All contacts
❓ Frequently asked
Can I refuse to work with the harasser?
You can ask for measures — a different team, no contact — and the employer must consider them. Leaving without agreement is risky; get advice first.
I want to resign
A resignation caused by unaddressed harassment can count as a dismissal with compensation in many countries — but only if you complained first and it is documented. Talk to OGBL / LCGB — syndicats before resigning.
Can I record conversations?
Rules differ; in many countries recording a conversation you are part of is allowed as evidence, secretly recording others is not. Ask OGBL / LCGB — syndicats.
📎 Sources
- ITM — Inspection du travail et des mines →
- OGBL / LCGB — syndicats →
- Centre pour l'égalité de traitement (CET) →
- Service central d'assistance sociale — aide aux victimes →
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