Beware: Employers Can Be Liable for Bullying Even When Not Negligent

Birmingham Post › October 19, 2006

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With national Ban Bullying at Work Day on November 7 looming, more of the Midlands' businesses may face their day in court and unlimited payouts as a new ruling allows employees to bring bullying cases under a law intended as an anti-stalking measure.

Many businesses are unaware of the House of Lords ruling on the Protection from Harassment Act, which means employers can be held liable for workplace harassment even if they were not negligent.

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Beware: Employers Can Be Liable for Bullying Even When Not Negligent

Bullying in the workplace has become a growing problem and estimates suggest that around 19 million working days...

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