David’s Story
“ I was with my company for 5 years and was already occupying a supervisory position. Then a manager came into the department who did not like me for no reason. When I gave my opinion or suggested innovations he would sneer at me and make my suggestions seem rubbish. Now I am receiving similar treatment from other colleagues who I should be supervising. His bullying tactics started to be used by others.”

David is a classic example of a victim of workplace bullying. This was a job David loved but he was forced out die to these bullies, and he could use a compensation lawyer to claim financial justice for being a victim. The Workplace Bullying Institute has done research and found that bullying in offices accounts for most of the resignations, poor employee retention levels and internal problems. A third of the human-resource executives surveyed said that they had personally witnessed or experienced workplace bullying.

In the workplace, bullying comes in the form of criticism, teasing and even sarcasm directed at another employee. Harassment in the workplace ranges from antagonism and up to extreme acts that could even lead to physical injuries. Often the bully will attack the victim’s character in front of other employees and give them the cold shoulder treatment. Some are deliberately singled out to do unpleasant or hard tasks. Colleagues may even try to sabotage the victims’ work.

Bullying can make the victims ill due to stress, anxiety and the side effects of this. You can spot someone who is being bullied if they are taking a large number of days off work. Sleeping disorders, depression, and anxiety panic attacks are the most well-known consequences of harassment. The personal life of a victim may also suffer and marriages have been known to fall apart because of the harassment. The office will become a horrible place to work for everyone when the actions of one bully are visible by all. About 80% of bullies are bosses. The higher up on the corporate ladder the more likely a person is to bully.

There needs to be clear and strict policies in every employees contract to prevent bullying. Employers must conduct risk assessments and implement guidelines and stress management programs.

You can claim for lost earnings and time off for medical reasons with a compensation lawyer if you have been bullied in the workplace.

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