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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to legislate against workplace bullying in the same way as you legislate against bullying for cultural, sexual or religious reasons. More details
Submitted by Elaine Altuccini – Deadline to sign up by: 17 September 2008 – Signatures: 61
Workplace bullying is common. However anyone bullied in their workplace has no remit in law, therefore they are powerless to complain and have no legal rights. We have legislation to cover discrimination for religious, sexual or cultural reasons but not for bullying. The effects of bullying are far reaching and debilitating, bullying costs this country hundreds of working hours in sickness each year, not to mention the effect on individuals and families. The government needs to make workplace bullying an illegal activity which can be punished in law in much the same way as racism or sexism is.
Elaine Altuccini, the Petition Creator, joined by: