The law makes it clear that sexual harassment at work is not acceptable. Whilst there is no strict definition as to what sexual harassment is, the Sex Discrimination Act gives you the legal right not to be sexually harassed at work and it is also unlawful to treat women (or men) less favourably because of […]
Workplace Bullying
Cyber Bullying at Work, Sexual Harassment at Work, The Fine Line
Cyberbullying has long been more closely associated with the intentional bullying of children online by their peers. Adults in the workplace however, are not immune to cyberbullying at work, which can manifest itself in many different forms. There are steps you can take, and support available if you have become a victim of cyberbullying at […]
There’s a growing interest in the UK about management styles. Many organisations want their senior staff to exhibit a strong management approach. But this can easily spill over into employees being bullied at work. Not all managers realise this. They take the view that they are being abrupt and tough out of necessity. A bullying […]
Bullying at work is sadly commonplace. Surveys show that at some time during their working lives, half of UK workers have endured bullying. Harassment and intimidation in the workplace can have a severe effect on the mental health of employees. We’re taking a look at what the signs of bullying at work are, and the […]
For most people bullying is something that should end when they leave the school playground. Unfortunately, bullying at work is something that many UK workers have to deal with. Bullying can include harassment or intimidation, or threats. Common signs of bullying in the workplace are workers displaying symptoms including anxiety and depression. What is Bullying […]
Being assualted at work is very upsetting event. How should you deal with violence at your place of work? We take a look at duties of employers to protect staff from this risk, and what to do if you are assaulted. What is Violence at Work? The HSE define work-related violence as ‘any incident in […]
Regardless of whether all your work colleagues are members or not, you have the right not to join as well as join a trade union. The choice is yours and it is unlawful for an employer or employment agency to treat you any differently whatever you decide. The Right to Join a Trade Union If […]
