Bullying Policy
Allegations of workplace bullying have recently hit the headlines (again). To what extent is this issue of concern for employers, or is it all just more media hype pre a General Election?
Lawyers Sean Nesbitt
Bullying in itself is not a ground for a claim to an Employment Tribunal, but complaints can be made under laws covering unlawful discrimination and harassment or, if it is the reason for leaving a job, bullying can be the subject of an unfair constructive dismissal claim.
In the last week, we have seen a rise in the number of employees claiming they are being bullied in performance management, and several cases where they have queried the absence of an appropriate policy.
Outside politics, high profile cases in recent years involving bullying have led to six figure sums being awarded in compensation to claimants
