Equality Act 2010: Primary legislation that protects against bullying and harassment related to protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, sexual orientation)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation that requires employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees, including protection from workplace bullying that affects mental or physical health
Employment Rights Act 1996: Key legislation covering grievance procedures, unfair treatment, and employee rights in the workplace
Protection from Harassment Act 1997: Legislation that makes harassment unlawful and provides both civil and criminal remedies for victims of harassment
ACAS Code of Practice: Statutory guidance on handling disciplinary and grievance procedures in the workplace, which tribunals take into account when considering relevant cases
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to employees' health and safety, including psychological risks from bullying
Common Law Duty of Care: Legal principle requiring employers to take reasonable care for the safety and wellbeing of their employees
Implied Terms in Employment Contracts: Legal principle of mutual trust and confidence between employer and employee, which can be breached by allowing bullying to occur
Internal Grievance Procedures: Company-specific policies and procedures for handling workplace grievances, which must be followed when submitting a bullying complaint
Workplace Bullying Case Law: Relevant legal precedents from employment tribunals and courts that help define and establish standards for workplace bullying cases
