Mike,

I agree wholeheartedly.  People should not stand for that type of behavior.  I don't call that micro-management, or any kind of management for that matter.  There are many different types of workplace behaviors that fall more in the category of bullying.  This is one.  In that case, I'd notify the person's superior when I notified HR.  If that did not generate action, you would almost have to leave.  I hope no one feels like they must endure that type of treatment for a paycheck.  A paycheck is a small price for a person's life.

What I consider micro-managing is the manager that seems to give overly minute detail and want constant updates and requests for permission from people who report to them.  Over time this type of behavior belittles the people on the team and discourages them from thinking or acting for themselves.

Thanks again.