Bullying in the Workplace

The episode delves into the legal aspects of psychological harm in the workplace, covering the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction, work health safety and criminal liability, and common law negligence. It explores the definitions, thresholds, and successful findings of workplace bullying, as well as landmark cases that set legal precedents for psychological harm in the workplace.TakeawaysPsychological harm in the workplace is governed by three overlapping legal regimes: Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction, work health safety and criminal liability, and common law negligence.Workplace bullying must meet specific thresholds and criteria to be legally recognized, and successful findings of workplace bullying are based on repetitive and sustained harmful behavior.Landmark cases, such as Newcastle Wallsend Coal vs. Work Cover and Naidu vs. Group 4 Securities, have set legal precedents for psychological harm in the workplace, establishing employer responsibilities and liability.Chapters00:00 Understanding Legal Regimes for Psychological Harm05:28 Thresholds and Criteria for Workplace Bullying10:39 Successful Findings of Workplace Bullying21:10 Common Law Negligence and Legal Precedents