IS IT OFFICE BANTER OR BULLYING?
A recent survey by Irwin Mitchell into workplace behaviour found that 32 percent of the UK have experienced bullying disguised as banter.
It also found that 45-54 years-olds are the most likely age group to have experienced this type of bullying
Workers in the North-West are the most likely to have experienced bullying disguised as banter (37%)
In addition, over 35 percent of women in the UK workplace have experienced bullying disguised as banter.
This poses serious concerns about whether employees can identify unlawful behaviour in the workplace, giving them the right to bring employment claims such as discrimination and constructive dismissal.
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