Everyone, irrespective of what type of job they have, is entitled to work in an environment that’s free from bullying and harassment, yet all too frequently we hear of cases in which employees are subjected to varying degrees of intimidation, denigration and unfair treatment. In one form or another, such actions can be in contravention of legislation such as the Equality Act 2010, the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 or the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. They shouldn’t be tolerated under any circumstances.
For those at the receiving end of bullying or harassment, it can be extremely upsetting. In the short term, this treatment can make every working day an unpleasant ordeal, while in the long-term it can have a serious impact on the employee’s mental health. Employers are legally obliged to provide a workplace that’s free of discrimination and harassment, and when they fail in that duty the best option is for the employee to contact skilled, experienced legal specialists.
Most people equate bullying at work with instances of employees being subjected to physical or psychological intimidation, but there is far more to the subject than that. Many individuals fall victim to more subtle mistreatment, including feelings of isolation, not being taken seriously, an undermining of their achievements, constant criticism and withholding important information.
More overt examples can include being unfairly passed over for promotion, having an unequal pay structure, being the subject of malicious rumours, denial of training opportunities and being discriminated against because of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation and more. It’s worth noting, too, that harassment and bullying doesn’t have to be face-to-face, it can also occur via phone, email and letter. In some cases, a quiet word with a supervisor can change matters, but in many others the problems are endemic, deep-rooted and unlikely to change.
If you have been the target of any form of harassment or bullying in the workplace, you have legal protection enshrined in the UK’s constitution, so merely putting up with the problem really shouldn’t be an option. Here at MML Law, we’ve provided high quality support, guidance and representation to people just like you in the past, and we continue to set the highest standards when seeking justice for those who deserve it.
It’s a sad yet inevitable fact that many employees find it extremely difficult to make an initial approach to a law firm about the difficulties they have faced in the workplace. Our commitment to first-class client care, however, includes handling all clients with sympathy and understanding, and that’s why you need to come forward and speak to MML Law at the earliest opportunity. Our focus will be on putting you at your ease from the start.
To find out more about our employment law services and why we should be your number one choice for legal representation, get in touch with the team today. We can be contacted on 01382 206 000, so we hope you’ll make that call very soon.
