Workplace Bullying and Harassment Lawyers

Bullying at the workplace is definitely not a good thing and is not allowed as per the UAE Labour Law. But if you are encountering harassment in your working environment, then there are a few different ways you can effectively manage this. Bullies found in workplaces may either be the chief or another representative; however, the standard is that nobody should act in any manner other than to cause another associate to feel awkward in the workplace. If you are encountering harassment in your working environment, at that point you should consider addressing someone in the HR office for help. If it does not work, then you can contact MOHRE. Our Emirati lawyers  are capable of delivering the services e.g. legal advice and court representation. Never let a bully scare you or cause you to feel awful about yourself; you should be certain about yourself and your activities, and always remember your value. It might lead you to a serious mental health issue. Do not tolerate this situation and contact the senior management immediately. If they do not help, then you have the alternative option, which is to get legal assistance. 

Consult Professional Lawyers:

Consult the professional lawyers, grab the expert opinion, get to know about your legal rights and do not delay while taking the legal action. You can also submit a complaint to MOHRE/Free Zone Authority if the bullying or harassment is not stopped, and the company management is not stopping it as well. Keep all the records and proofs that you have gathered in light of the fact, so you can present to HR, Management or even to Court. 

We do understand it’s not easy to find a new job. We can understand it’s not easy to take the cases to court and bear the legal expenses. But if you win the case, then you can claim all your legal expenses, and you can also set the example. Let’s have a repeat brief discussion about this topic again:

• Labour Law UAE does not explicitly state workplace harassment and bullying like Western laws. But the Labour Law UAE has the laws and rules to counter and stop workplace harassment and bullying.
• The law stops verbal harassment and physical harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination based on race, gender, religion etc.
• Article 14 of Labour Law, Federal Decree-Law No 33/2021, is about sexual harassment, bullying, and psychological violence.
• Ministerial Resolution No. 47 of 2022 outlines employee protection in the workplace. This law directs that an employer can not bully, can not allow bullying or even ignore bullying at the workplace. He will be held accountable otherwise.
• Organisations must have very clear HR rules and policies as well, as the UAE Labour Law strictly stops them.
• Employers have to provide a safe environment for employees.
•  If the employer fails to take action against bullying or harassment, the employee has the right to request the termination of employment under Article 45. There is no need to serve notice as well.