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, Inspecția Muncii — ITM județean (021 302 7030) inspects psychosocial risks at work in Romania; Sindicatul tău (BNS, Cartel ALFA, CNSLR Frăția) (bns.ro) represents you; if the harassment is about sex, origin or another protected ground, CNCD — Consiliul Național pentru Combaterea Discriminării (021 312 65 78) 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: Inspecția Muncii — ITM județeanLabour inspectorates handle psychosocial risks; a complaint triggers an inspection.
- Protected ground: CNCD — Consiliul Național pentru Combaterea DiscriminăriiSexual 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 Sindicatul tău (BNS, Cartel ALFA, CNSLR Frăția) 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 Sindicatul tău (BNS, Cartel ALFA, CNSLR Frăția).
📎 Sources
- Inspecția Muncii — ITM județean →
- Sindicatul tău (BNS, Cartel ALFA, CNSLR Frăția) →
- CNCD — Consiliul Național pentru Combaterea Discriminării →
- DGASPC — servicii de sprijin pentru victimele infracțiunilor / 116 006 →
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