Behaviours that were once common place in the workplace are simply not acceptable in today’s society. Both employers and individual employees have responsibilities to carry themselves professionally in the workplace and bullying is a prominent concern. Indeed in some Australian jurisdictions, criminal penalties in addition to civil actions are are very real possibility to allegations of bullying in the work environment.
Early intervention with independent mediation can avert escalation of issues and potentially avoid costly and protracted litigation. The use of Independent Mediators Australia can offer some protection to allegations of unfair or biased responses from management in relation to allegations of bullying, particularly where these claims are directed toward line managers.