Harassment at work — Valsts darba inspekcija (VDI)

Direct answer

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, Valsts darba inspekcija (VDI) (67186522) inspects psychosocial risks at work in Latvia; Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS) (lbas.lv) represents you; if the harassment is about sex, origin or another protected ground, Tiesībsargs — diskriminācijas novēršana (67686768) is the equality body.

Call firstValsts darba inspekcija (VDI)

Report toLatvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS)

If that failsTiesībsargs — diskriminācijas novēršana

🗣️ 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: Valsts darba inspekcija (VDI)Labour inspectorates handle psychosocial risks; a complaint triggers an inspection.
Protected ground: Tiesībsargs — diskriminācijas novēršanaSexual harassment and harassment tied to origin, religion, disability etc. is discrimination — the equality body helps with a claim.

📇 All contacts

Valsts darba inspekcija (VDI)Employer inspections, fines, reports onlineAs soon as wages are overdue📞 67186522 🔗 www.vdi.gov.lv/lv/iesniegums

Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS)Legal aid and negotiation for membersFor members; you can join right away🔗 www.lbas.lv

Tiesībsargs — diskriminācijas novēršanaDiscrimination complaintsFor discrimination at work, housing, services📞 67686768 🔗 www.tiesibsargs.lv

Cietušo atbalsta tālrunis — 116 006 / Juridiskās palīdzības administrācija — kompensācijaFree victim support, state compensationAfter any crime📞 116 006 🔗 www.cietusajiem.lv

❓ 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 Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS) 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 Latvijas Brīvo arodbiedrību savienība (LBAS).

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Last checked: 2026-09-26

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