As an employer, you are responsible for proactively building and
maintaining a safe and respectful working environment. In the
context of workplace bullying, this means taking active measures to
prevent it from occurring and addressing it if it
does. Otherwise, you may fail to fulfil your legal duties
under the law and continue to foster an unhealthy work environment.
To help you identify and prevent workplace bullying this article
explains:
- the legal framework regarding workplace bullying;
- your duties as an employer; and
- the recommended steps you should take if workplace bullying
arises.
What is the Legal Framework?
Bullying falls within the broader category of "unwelcome
and unreasonable conduct in the workplace". Unwelcome and
unreasonable conduct is an umbrella term covering three types of
conduct, including:
