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Coutts provide expert legal advice in all employment related matters for both employers and employees including, but not limited to the following key areas.
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At Coutts, we understand the devastating impact personal injuries can have, not only in a physical capacity, but also your emotional, mental and financial well-being also.
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BEING BULLIED IN THE WORKPLACE? WE ARE HERE TO HELP
We are committed to helping employees navigate the process of obtaining Stop Bullying Orders. Understanding the distress caused by workplace bullying, our legal team provides empathetic, expert advice and representation to ensure your right to a safe work environment is upheld.
Karena Nicholls Partner
Bullying in the workplace, often referred to as workplace bullying, is a pattern of repeated aggressive or harmful behavior directed at an employee or a group of employees by one or more individuals in a workplace setting. This behavior can take various forms and may include:
It is important to note that not all behaviour that causes anxiety or stress is classified as bullying. If someone makes a comment, but only does it once and it is not repeated, this does not constitute bullying.
To ask the Commission to stop workplace bullying, you must be:
If you are an eligible person, you will need to fill in Form F72 – Application for an order to stop bullying at work. In this form, you will need to detail the following:
Outcomes that can stem from a Stop Bullying Order include:
Note that compensation or any other payment of money cannot be ordered.
Reach out to Coutts Lawyers via our website, phone, or in person. Briefly describe your matter.
Schedule and attend a meeting with a Coutts lawyer / Conveyancer to discuss the specifics of your matter and desired outcomes.
Share all related documents and information. Your lawyer / Conveyancer will review everything, clarify aspects as needed, and then advise on the best action course.
Based on the advice, an appropriate action plan will be formulated. This may involve communication, documentation processes, or further legal steps.
Execute the action plan, addressing a range of legal scenarios as necessary.
Navigate towards a resolution, with the path determined by the nature of the matter. Your Lawyer / Conveyancer will outline any final actions or considerations.
Meet Karena, a Partner at Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, and the head of our esteemed Injury Compensation and Employment Law teams. With over two decades of experience in the field of Insurance Law, Karena’s passion, dedication, and client-focused approach have established her as a leading authority in compensation and employment law.
Workplace bullying refers to repeated, unreasonable actions directed towards an employee or a group of employees that risk their health and safety. It can include behaviours that intimidate, offend, degrade, or humiliate a worker, often in front of others. Bullying behaviours might include verbal abuse, spreading rumours, isolation, or making impossible demands. It’s important to note that workplace bullying is distinct from legitimate feedback or reasonable management actions conducted in a fair way.
Generally, a single incident of inappropriate behaviour may not be considered bullying. Bullying typically involves a pattern of behaviour repeated over time. However, a single incident can still be serious and should not be ignored, especially if it’s particularly severe or has the potential to escalate into repeated bullying. In some cases, one-off incidents can also contribute to a workplace culture that tolerates bullying.
If you’re experiencing bullying in the workplace, consider taking the following steps: