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New legislation needed to address 'Bullying in the workplace'

Closed 99 signatures

What the petition asks

Changes are needed to existing legislation to help eradicate the present high incidences of 'workplace bullying' that are not dealt with appropriately internally & externally causing extreme mental health issues & death - introduction of new legislation, eg resurrection of the Dignity at Work Bill
Workplace bullying is repeated, healthharming mistreatment of one or more persons, by one or more perpetrators, in the form of verbal abuse, offensive conduct/behavior and work interference.
In addition to the emotional and psychological turmoil, victims have their work and career disrupted as well as their personal lives destroyed.

Timeline

24 Jun 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 99
Status Closed
Opened 24 Jun 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.