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bullying

  • What is bullying at work?  more...
  • How common is bullying at work?  more...
  • How can bullying affect me?  more...
  • What can I do about being bullied at work?  more...
  • Where do bullies flourish?  more...
  • What should my employer be doing?  more...
  • What should an anti-bullying procedure include?  more...
  • How should my complaint be dealt with?  more...
  • How should the bully be dealt with?  more...
  • What can I do to tackle a bully?  more...
  • What are my legal rights on bullying?  more...
  • What if I walk out because I can't stand it?  more...
  • If I claim constructive dismissal, what do I have to prove?  more...
  • Can I make a 'personal injury' claim?  more...
  • What if I am in imminent danger?  more...
  • What about discrimination?  more...

further information

The TUC’s web pages on Bullying, in the health and safety section, have news, information and resources, including the relevant chapter of Hazards at work, the TUC’s guide to Health and Safety in the workplace, Bullying at Work - Guidance for Safety Representatives and Bullied at work? Don't suffer in silence. tuc.org.uk/h_and_s

The Andrea Adams Trust is a charity working on bullying at work. Helpline: 01273 704900 The website has resources for workers and employers.andreaadamstrust.org

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the leading charity for personal safety. Tel: 020 7091 0014 suzylamplugh.org

Hazards magazine has a bullying factsheet and information on work suicide. hazards.org

Dignity at Work is a joint project between Unite the Union and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform to encourage a work culture of respect for the individual. dignityatwork.org

For details of legal cases on bullying, visit workplacebullying.co.uk

Conciliation service ACAS has information on its work bullying and harassment webpages in the Equality section of its website, including the leaflet Bullying and harassment at work: Guidance for employees acas.org.uk

Mental health charity Mind has a work bullying guide How to deal with bullying at work available for free download from the website, or to order. mind.org.uk

Extensive online resources on workplace bullying are available from bullyonline.org