Bullying and Harassment at Work Solicitors
If you have been affected by bullying or harassment at work, it can be highly distressing, creating real insecurity around your career and personal wellbeing. Seeking legal advice from specialist bullying at work solicitors can help you to get the fair treatment you deserve.
At JMW, our employment solicitors are dedicated to achieving justice for those suffering from unfair treatment in the workplace. Our team of legal experts are friendly and approachable, making the experience of taking legal action over harassment at work as hassle-free for our clients as possible.
To get advice from one of our lawyers for a bullying at work claim, call us on 0345 872 6666, or fill in our online contact form and we will call you back at your convenience.
What is Bullying and Harassment?
Bullying and harassment at work is an extremely serious issue, often has a discriminatory element, and can have a hugely detrimental impact on the life of the victim. Although they are often thought to be the same thing, the definitions of the two terms are actually slightly different:
Bullying
Bullying tends to be more subtle, but can also be physical. It defines behaviour that aims to be offensive and insulting and often includes abuses of power that have the intention of belittling or humiliating the victim.
Harassment
Harassment, according to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS), is generally unwanted conduct affecting the dignity of employees in the workplace and tends to be more blatant than bullying. It can be related to anything including age, sex, race, religion, nationality or personal characteristics.
Examples of Bullying and Harassment at Work
Examples of bullying and harassment in the workplace are numerous, but include:
- Ridiculing or demeaning someone
- Unfair treatment
- Exclusion
- Insulting words or behaviour
- Unwelcome sexual advances
- Threatening dismissal without foundation
If you feel you have been bullied or harassed at work, our solicitors can help you launch legal action against your employer and the individual perpetrators, giving you the best possible chance of achieving a favourable outcome at an Employment Tribunal or in a constructive dismissal claim.
Why Choose JMW?
Our employment team has extensive knowledge of the law around bullying at work claims and can guide you through the necessary steps to protect your position and bring the bullying or harassment to an end once and for all. We know this can be a difficult time, which is why we promise to give you the support required to end this disturbing behaviour.
Talk to Us
To get in touch with our specialist bullying at work solicitors, call us on 0345 872 6666 or fill in our online enquiry form and let us know a suitable time to call you back.
