We undertook a nationwide survey on social media across Canada. 545 people felt passionately enough about the topic to respond to our survey.  The findings reveal captivating insights into how Canadians navigate the challenges posed by their ‘Bad Boss’ encounters.

The Numbers Tell the Story:

Bad Bosses are Prevalent: An astonishing 99.8% of respondents admitted to having encountered a “Bad Boss” in their career. This overwhelming consensus highlights the ubiquity of this workplace issue.

Multiple Encounters: It’s not uncommon for Canadians to face the challenge of dealing with more than one “Bad Boss.” Nearly half of the respondents (48.6%) reported having experienced three or more of these difficult bosses, while 30.5% had dealt with two, and 20.9% had encountered just one.

Job Departures: The impact of a “Bad Boss” on job satisfaction is evident, as 81.5% of respondents admitted to leaving their job due to this factor. It’s a significant number that underscores the significance of this issue in the workplace.

Seeking Solutions: When faced with a troublesome boss, respondents employed various strategies to address the situation. Talking to friends, family, or peers (31.6%), using Google (20.7%) and seeking other forms of help (21.5%) were common approaches. Interestingly, 15.8% resorted to speaking with Human Resources, while only 9.5% consulted with employment lawyers. Additionally, 0.9% turned to AI-powered solutions, such as ChatGPT, to gather information.

Awareness of Employment Rights: Understanding one’s rights as an employee is crucial in dealing with workplace challenges. However, our survey revealed that 37.4% of respondents were unsure of their employment rights, while only 32.8% were aware, and 29.7% remained uncertain.

Legal Support: Despite the challenges posed by “Bad Bosses,” hiring an employment lawyer remained a relatively less explored option, with only 9% of respondents choosing to seek legal assistance from an employment lawyer.

At some point in our careers, most of us have encountered a “Bad Boss.” Whether it’s an overbearing micromanager, a toxic personality, or someone who just doesn’t appreciate your hard work, it’s a challenge many of us have faced. In our upcoming ad campaign, we delve into this all too common workplace experience and how understanding your employment rights can make a world of difference.

Having a “Bad Boss” is a challenge that many Canadians have faced, and our survey results confirm the prevalence of this issue. It’s evident that these encounters can lead to job departures and significant workplace stress. However, knowing your employment rights and how to seek help when needed can make a substantial difference in how you handle such situations.

Whitten & Lublin: Your Trusted Employment Lawyers in Ontario.

To better understand your employment rights and explore the viability of a claim, we encourage employees to seek legal advice. Equally, we encourage employers to speak with a lawyer to understand their rights and obligations, or any other employment concerns. We at Whitten & Lublin are happy to provide insight and advice into your specific circumstances. If you are looking for employment lawyers and would like more information about what Whitten & Lublin can do for you, please contact us online or by phone at (416) 640-2667 today.