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, Státní úřad inspekce práce (SÚIP) (950 179 100) inspects psychosocial risks at work in Czechia; ČMKOS — odbory (cmkos.cz) represents you; if the harassment is about sex, origin or another protected ground, Veřejný ochránce práv — rovné zacházení (542 542 888) 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: Státní úřad inspekce práce (SÚIP)Labour inspectorates handle psychosocial risks; a complaint triggers an inspection.
- Protected ground: Veřejný ochránce práv — rovné zacházeníSexual 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 ČMKOS — odbory 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 ČMKOS — odbory.
📎 Sources
- Státní úřad inspekce práce (SÚIP) →
- ČMKOS — odbory →
- Veřejný ochránce práv — rovné zacházení →
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