Common law protection

Under the common law, employers can be (and have been) held liable for psychiatric or psychological damage caused by bullying or harassment at work. The discussion above on psychiatric injury caused by work-related stress (see pages 249-251) applies equally here.

There is more detailed information available in the LRD’s annual employment law guide Law at Work (https://www.lrdpublications.org.uk/lawatwork) and LRD booklets: Equality Law at Work — a guide for trade unions and working people and Tackling bullying and harassment at work — a guide for union reps and workers.