Bullying and Respect at Work Bill

The Bullying and Respect at Work Bill aims to create a legal framework requiring employers to prevent workplace bullying and harassment, and to establish mechanisms for reporting and addressing complaints. The bill would likely place a statutory duty on organisations to maintain respectful workplaces, potentially including mandatory policies, training, and investigation procedures. It would give employees stronger legal protections and remedies when bullying occurs, and could establish clearer consequences for employers who fail to prevent such behaviour. The legislation addresses gaps in current employment law by treating workplace bullying as a distinct issue requiring specific preventative measures.