When does micromanaging cross the line

and become harassment in the work place?



I've just started a new job, and while it's logical to be around to help out new hires if they need it ...I don't, and yet one out of the many supervisors seems to hover around attempting to tell me how to do something I am already doing.



As I was leaving work the other day he steps in front of me and questions me on "why I'm leaving"....I inform him that I'm leaving because I'm off at this time :confused: (keep in mind this is after working 10 extra minutes because I was asked to do something extra).



There was a moment where I was putting the slip of paper with break times on it in my pocket and he rushes up to me like he just caught me stealing the Holy grail or something, asking "What is this? what are you doing?" ...Meanwhile I'm just staring at him like..:confused:





Considering how insanely ...easy, it is to get male supervisors and managers fired or moved with just a simple claim of harassment you would think they'd be more careful on how and who they choose to micromanage. I guess many are still oblivious. Now I have a lot of family working in the legal field as well as law enforcement ...so the idea of suing or filing a complaint with HR and having it go further than that does not scare me at all. It would literally cost me nothing but time.



However I've never dealt with this...It's clear micromanaging sure, but at the same time I seem to be the only employee who is getting the brunt of it even though I'm not the only new hire. I've made a point to write down certain incidents because sadly I am expecting his behavior to get worse. I've also made a point to observe his interaction with other employees (i.e. male employees, and employees of his own race).





So in your opinion when does micromanaging become plain old harassment?

When does micromanaging cross the line