Victimisation at work.

[LisaContractorUmbrella]

I would suggest that, the next time his manager makes an accusation, he says to her that they should both go to HR and discuss it with them - allowing him to present his case and forcing her into a situation where she will either have to make a formal complaint in a situation where your son will be present and able to defend himself or back down. My guess, if she is a bully, is that she will back down and go on pick on someone else. Forceful, quiet, reasonable confrontation is often effective in these sort of situations

Just MHO

[SupremeSpod]

Its a retreat if you return to fight later, if not its giving up.

Ahh, the "Brave Sir Robin" gambit!

[OwlHoot]

Surprised no one has asked here yet, but is your son the only person at the shop this hag tries to bully?

If there are others, I'd have thought that should make it easier to escalate.

[d000hg]

Its a retreat if you return to fight later, if not its giving up.

Would you argue a woman who runs from an abusive marriage is 'chickening out' and should stick around to fight and make it work?

[BrilloPad]

I honestly feel like going down there and giving her a taste of Bolshie's right fist. Its pretty gut wrenching seeing your kids being treated like this and not being able to do much.

I know in theory one should let kids find their own way in the world. But in practice its alot harder and I would agree with the above.

[milanbenes]

aye

Milan.

[d000hg]

Dealing with awkward people and dealing with being bullied are not the same thing. An awkward person is awkward to everyone, a bully targets specific people and can be friends with others.

[EternalOptimist]

Possibly a daft idea, but could the lad get in touch with his ex manager ? the one who rated him.
It sounds like he has a friend there who may be able to help and who may know the inside story

[escapeUK]

Would you argue a woman who runs from an abusive marriage is 'chickening out' and should stick around to fight and make it work?

No, its good for them to run.

[d000hg]

I agree and in that case they haven't in any way 'failed'. Knowing when to run is a strength and takes courage in many cases.