Health and Safety Law 2021 (October 2021)

Chapter 12

12. Stress, bullying, harassment and violence

[ch 12: page 245]

This chapter explains how the law applies to mental health and issues stemming from interpersonal relationships at work. It starts with the mental health implications of the Covid-19 pandemic. Then it lays out the guidance, laws and rights that safety reps need to know about to tackle stress, bullying and violence. It has separate sections on mental health and discrimination and bullying and harassment, including sexual harassment and all the laws and protections covering these issues. Finally it covers violence: sector-specific protections; employer liability; compensation for criminal injuries; and dangerous dogs.


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