Employee Abuse Leads to Mental Health Complications Among Employees

As the unemployment levels in the United States continue to be of concern for many employees, employers may find it is a prime opportunity to take advantage of the employees they have. Understanding there are many available individuals ready to work, and fulfill specific duties, employers are placing more and more demands on their current workforce with the understanding that they, the employees, are at a disadvantage. For these employees, the onset of mental health complications are not uncommon, especially when subjected to employee abuse.

Much like child abuse or parent abuse, employee abuse is a real and valid complaint among employees in the United States. While employee abuse is typically not physical, most employees will complain of emotional and mental health abuse that is unrelenting. Working harder and longer, employers are making irrational demands of employees. In addition, many employees find they need to work longer and harder to ensure, to some extent, their job security. In working longer and harder, these same employees are falling out of the life balance, with fewer and fewer hours dedicated to their personal lives.

Compounding this issue is the common complaint among employees that managers and supervisors appear more and more distressed in this economic status. Under this amount of stress, managers and supervisor may be aggressive towards their employees, make inciteful remarks, become derogatory in their behavior, and leaving even the hardest working employees to feel resentful and fearful of losing their jobs. In many cases, these same employees will work harder and longer, creating even more stress in their lives.

If you feel you are a victim of employee abuse, there are a few options you may want to consider. In these economic times, leaving your place of employment may not be the ideal option. However, it may be the only option if your find that you are developing depression, anxiety, fear and even anger. If you feel your job may be salvageable, consider meeting with a mental health professional who specializes in employment related disputes and find ways in which to effectively manage the issues at work while restoring your life-to-work ratio and balance. In doing so, you can reduce the risk of losing your job and possibly minimize your employer abuse complications further.

Each day, employees struggle with their work environment and often fear losing their jobs. If you are a victim of employee abuse, make decisions that are in your best interest and try to avoid accommodating an abusive employer any further.

Sources: Questia Media America, 1992, page. xi.