Tag: bullying claim

  • The bullying dilemma in Irish law

    There is a massive problem for the employee who feels she is being bullied in the workplace. Yes, there are remedies.  Yes, there are courses of action, including legal, open to any victim. But it is still a difficult situation. Let me explain. If you feel you are being bullied in the workplace you would…

  • What Melissa’s Story Can Teach Us About Bullying in the Workplace

    When Melissa¹ came to see me she was very upset and was anxious to pursue her employer if that was possible. Except she didn’t say ‘pursue her employer’. She wanted to teach him a costly lesson and ‘put manners on him’. She wanted to take him into a metaphorical darkened room and give him a…

  • Bullying in the Workplace in Ireland-Supreme Court Raises the Bar to Successful Claims?

    Has the Supreme Court raised the bar to successful bullying claims with this decision delivered on 26th May, 2017? Are you being bullied at work? A lot of people complain to me about bullying. You would not believe the large number of queries I received from people about bullying, and allegations of being bullied in…