Employer’s obligation to protect employees from bullying
Source: hrreporter.com
- Employers owe a legal duty to shield employees from bullying, including exclusion like the silent treatment.
- Quebec and Saskatchewan laws explicitly ban psychological harassment, demanding policies and swift action.
- Failing to act risks massive damages, as in the $950,000 RCMP bullying case.
Employers face growing obligations to stop workplace bullying, from overt attacks to subtle exclusion that harms morale and mental health. This matters because ignored bullying can trigger human rights violations, lawsuits, or constructive dismissal claims. The article outlines duties, laws, and steps to handle complaints effectively.