Bullying in the workplace
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What is bullying at work?
Bullying at work is when someone tries to intimidate another worker, often in front of colleagues. It’s usually, though not always, done to someone in a less senior position.
It’s similar to harassment, which is where someone’s behaviour is offensive – for example, making sexual comments, or abusing someone’s race, religion or sexual orientation.
It’s not possible to make a legal claim directly about bullying, but complaints can be made under laws covering discriminat...
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