Question 1

What is workplace bullying?

Accepted Answer

Workplace bullying is repeated, unreasonable behaviour directed towards an employee or group of employees that creates a risk to health and safety. It can include verbal abuse, exclusion, intimidation, and unreasonable work demands.

Question 2

What should I do if I'm being bullied at work?

Accepted Answer

Document all incidents with dates and witnesses, report the behaviour to your line manager (assuming they are not bullying you) or HR department, seek support from union representatives if available and consider contacting / using the support services listed in our directory.

Question 3

Is workplace bullying illegal?

Accepted Answer

While bullying itself is not a specific criminal offence in the UK, employers have a duty of care to protect employees. If bullying is related to a protected characteristic (age, disability, race, etc.), it may constitute harassment under the Equality Act 2010.

Question 4

How can the services in this directory help me?

Accepted Answer

Our directory includes free advice services like ACAS and Citizens Advice, online services like mondanu.com, legal professionals who specialise in employment law, mental health support organisations and trade unions that can provide representation and support.

Question 5

How can Subject Access Request and Without Prejudice letters help me?

Accepted Answer

Send a Subject Access Request letter to your employer for a copy of the personal data they hold about you (e.g. emails, performance records).This will help you understand how your data is being used, check for accuracy and gather evidence to strengthen your case.

Send a Without Prejudice letter to your employer to propose a settlement for your workplace dispute. The letter's contents cannot be used against you in court if talks fail

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