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BULLYING AT WORK - EMPLOYMENT LAW SOLOICITORS


You should never have to endure any form of harassment or bullying at work. These are some common examples of bullying at work :-

  • constant criticism of competent staff members without good reason
  • belittling an employee by taking away his normal duties or assigning him trivial tasks beneath his level of experience
  • assigning a burdensome workload or setting unrealistic deadlines in order to set an employee up for failure
  • shouting at or berating of employees by a fellow employee who is not in a superior or managerial position within the business
  • incessant nitpicking over trivial matters or unfair complaints about the employee's quality of work
  • intentionally and regularly excluding an employee from workplace activities
  • making an employee the repeated butt of jokes, which may also fall into the realm of racial or sexual harassment
  • personal attacks and divulging personal information about an employee when the information has no bearing on their duties or responsibilities

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Physical Effects Of Bullying

Workplace bullying can be an unending source of pain and anxiety, with damages affecting an individual’s psychological and physical health. Victims of bullying at work have been shown to suffer from ulcers, migraines, insomnia, high blood pressure and a number of other ailments and issues. Prolonged exposure to bullying at work may lead to an employee’s overall downturn in work performance. Employers who choose not to address cases of workplace bullying may face such negative outcomes as:

  • reduction in amount and quality of work production
  • loss of trained and experienced staff members
  • lack of employee motivation due to reduced morale
  • lost time due to employee absences because of poor health and stress
  • payment of financial penalties ordered by the Employment Tribunal

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    Employers Responsibilities

    The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 asserts that, as much as it is reasonable, an employer is legally bound to provide for the health, welfare, and safety of all individuals in their employ. Failure to comply with this Act is seen as a breach of the employment contract, and may be grounds for a case before both the Employment Tribunal and the Civil courts. Under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, some instances of workplace bullying may even be considered criminal offences, resulting in possible imprisonment or fines.

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    Resolving Workplace Bullying

    Individuals dealing with bullying at work should first make a direct request to the offender for the behaviour to stop, unless, of course, there is a possibility of retaliatory physical violence. The next step, should a direct request prove unsuccessful, is to discuss the situation with a superior who is legally responsible to put an end to the behaviour. If the bullying behaviour still persists, you should seek out a solicitor who specializes in the area of workplace bullying; it is important to keep detailed records of all bullying incidents that include names and dates of all involved parties and witnesses, place and time of the event, and a description of what occurred.

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    Qualified Advice

    Workplace bullying can be a complex issue, not only because of the possible physical and emotional damages that can occur, but also because bullying at work is often accompanied by other workplace discrimination based on sex, race or religion. If you feel you are experiencing or have experienced workplace bullying, please don’t hesitate to contact us immediately on our helpline or email our offices for a free consultation with a specialist employment law solicitor.

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