Tag: code of practice on bullying

  • New Code of Practice on Workplace Bullying 2021-What You Should Know

    A new code of practice concerning the prevention and resolution of bullying at work has been made by way of a statutory instrument published on 5th January 2021. The Statutory Instrument is No. 674/2020 entitled-Industrial Relations Act 1990 (Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work) Order…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • How to Deal With Bullying in the Workplace

    Have you experienced the stomach churning feeling associated with bullying? Are you an employer concerned with how to deal with bullying in the workplace? I recently gave a talk to an anti bullying group in Mullingar, the Midlands Anti Bullying Network. Below are the slides from that talk. Bullying in the Irish Workplace-How to Deal…

  • Dignity at Work Policies in Ireland-Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying

    Are you being bullied at work? Or harassed? Bullying and harassment are the acts of cowards. But can be appallingly damaging if you are a victim. And if you are an employer in whose workplace this is allowed to happen. Bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment claims by employees against employers can be incredibly costly affairs.…