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Why companies need to stay ahead of employment laws?

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A recent Court of Appeal decision regarding the Protection from Harassment Act has made it more difficult to penalize bullying directors and senior managers to justice. This, however, does not mean that companies should not take action against bullies in the workplace, particularly those who are higher up in the corporate hierarchy.

Many advocates agree that the Court of Appeal has in fact made it more difficult for staff to win a bullying claim with their latest ruling. But, employees still have plenty of options when it comes to bullying claims.

It is thus advisable for companies to investigate and record all complaints and subsequent action thoroughly and interview everyone concerned, otherwise it is the company could face a claim and compromise its image.

In the United States, an employee can successfully present charges of bullying if they could prove incidents had happened on at least two occasions. But this only applies to incidences which are simply ill-tempered or inappropriate.

There's no room for complacency if allegations of bullying are made by staff. Complacency could be the difference between quickly putting to an end any allegations of bullying made by staff and entering into prolonged, acrimonious legal battles.

The best way to avoid such court battles is to have an anti-bullying policy in place and make sure all staff are aware of it. If allegations of bullying are proved to be true, it is essential to take disciplinary action against those involved.

It is also worth paying regular attention to clarifications or modifications in the law, even if it is just by reading the paper and checking a couple of key websites for the most important information. This will ensure that you are uptodate about employment law.

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