Workplace abuse is any repeated, unreasonable behavior directed towards a worker that creates a health and safety risk, involving power imbalances and manifesting as physical, verbal, or psychological harm through actions like bullying, harassment, intimidation, exclusion, sabotage, unwarranted criticism, threats, or humiliation, all designed to control or demean someone.
It can range from subtle gossip and exclusion to overt screaming, physical assault, or withholding resources, impacting mental, physical, and financial well-being.