Bullying

[weecalf]

I’m sure it been mentioned afore but should it be made a crime in the workplace or at least a dismissal offence .Yes it would be difficult to prove in some cases but new legislations should be introduced to help with practice .

[davebro]

Legislation? How would it be policed?

[rockyracoon]

I think dependent on the severity, it would be a sackable offence.

[weecalf]

If the person being bullied had an avenue to start investigations at least it would show some help was available . Maybe notes taken or witnesses to back up claims .

[THECORBYLOON]

What do you think the punishment should be?

[weecalf]

It not in my charge to make the rules but I know the effect of it .

[naomi24]

It’s already illegal. It comes under the Equality Act.

[THECORBYLOON]

Harassment is unlawful under the 2010 Equality Act but it doesn't mention bullying.

[naomi24]

The government website does. Harassment is bullying.

[tiggerblue10]

BHDV (bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation)

This is what it says on the gov website
https://www.gov.uk/workplace-bullying-and-harassment

[THECORBYLOON]

From that link,

"The law

"Bullying itself is not against the law, but harassment is."