Protecting Individuals & Businesses from Workplace Misconduct, Discrimination & Unfair Treatment
Understanding Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace
Bullying and harassment in the workplace can have devastating effects on employees, businesses, and workplace culture. No one should feel intimidated, degraded, or humiliated in their place of work. Whether you are an employee experiencing harassment or an employer seeking to implement policies and resolve workplace complaints, navigating these issues requires a strong legal framework, professional guidance, and a clear course of action.
At Sahin Legal Consultancy, we provide legal support for individuals facing workplace bullying and harassment, as well as businesses needing to implement policies, handle investigations, and ensure compliance with UK employment laws. Our approach is centered on protecting rights, resolving disputes, and ensuring a fair and lawful workplace environment.
What Constitutes Workplace Bullying & Harassment?
✔ Bullying – Persistent, offensive, or intimidating behavior that causes distress or undermines an individual’s dignity.
✔ Harassment – Unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (e.g., race, gender, disability) under the Equality Act 2010, creating a hostile or offensive environment.
✔ Discrimination – Unfair treatment based on age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, or maternity/pregnancy status.
✔ Sexual Harassment – Unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate comments, or conduct of a sexual nature.
✔ Workplace Victimization – Retaliation against an employee for reporting bullying, harassment, or discrimination.
✔ Constructive Dismissal – Employees being forced to resign due to bullying, harassment, or a toxic work environment.
📌 Example: A female employee reports repeated sexist remarks from a colleague. After making a complaint, she is unfairly demoted. This is both harassment and victimization, which are illegal under the Equality Act 2010.
Who We Assist
✔ Employees & Professionals – Supporting those who have faced harassment, discrimination, or workplace bullying.
✔ Employers & HR Teams – Helping businesses implement policies, conduct investigations, and ensure compliance with employment laws.
✔ Senior Executives & Directors – Advising on boardroom misconduct, toxic workplace cultures, and leadership disputes.
✔ Public Sector & Corporate Entities – Assisting in compliance with anti-harassment regulations and HR best practices.
✔ Whistleblowers & Victims of Retaliation – Protecting those who report workplace misconduct or illegal activities.
🔹 Bullying & Harassment Legal Support Provided by an RFL
As a Registered Foreign Lawyer (RFL), I assist individuals and businesses in navigating workplace bullying, harassment, and discrimination matters. While certain legal actions, such as filing employment tribunal claims, require a UK-regulated solicitor, I provide advisory, negotiation, and pre-litigation support to resolve disputes before escalating to legal proceedings.
1️⃣ Legal Advisory for Employees Experiencing Bullying & Harassment
Experiencing bullying or harassment can be overwhelming. Employees may fear retaliation, reputational harm, or job loss. I provide legal advice on rights, protections, and available courses of action.
✔ Assessing whether behavior constitutes bullying, harassment, or discrimination under UK employment law.
✔ Advising on how to document incidents and raise a formal complaint (grievance procedure).
✔ Supporting employees in mediation, workplace negotiations, and informal dispute resolution.
✔ Assisting in negotiating settlements, compensation, or exit packages for affected employees.
📌 Example: A professional faces racial discrimination and exclusion from workplace promotions. I assist in filing a formal complaint with HR and negotiating a settlement with compensation.
2️⃣ Assisting Employers in Handling Bullying & Harassment Complaints
Employers have a legal duty to prevent and address bullying and harassment in the workplace. I assist businesses in ensuring compliance, risk management, and dispute resolution.
✔ Drafting and implementing anti-bullying and harassment policies aligned with UK employment law.
✔ Conducting internal investigations into harassment complaints, ensuring fairness and legal compliance.
✔ Advising HR teams on handling workplace grievances and conducting disciplinary actions.
✔ Providing training for managers and employees on workplace conduct and discrimination laws.
📌 Example: A company receives multiple complaints about a senior manager engaging in verbal harassment. I guide HR in conducting an internal investigation, disciplinary action, and policy reforms.
3️⃣ Workplace Mediation & Conflict Resolution
In many cases, workplace disputes can be resolved through mediation, avoiding formal litigation and tribunal claims.
✔ Facilitating confidential mediation sessions between employees and employers.
✔ Helping restore professional relationships through structured dispute resolution.
✔ Ensuring fair settlements and legally binding agreements between involved parties.
📌 Example: A workplace bullying dispute between two senior executives risks damaging business operations. I facilitate a mediation process, ensuring a mutually acceptable resolution.
4️⃣ Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Claims
Sexual harassment and workplace discrimination are serious legal matters that require careful handling to protect victims and ensure legal accountability.
✔ Advising victims on how to report incidents and seek legal protection.
✔ Ensuring compliance with Equality Act 2010 protections.
✔ Assisting employers in investigating and addressing sexual harassment complaints.
📌 Example: A female employee is subjected to inappropriate advances from a senior manager. I guide her on legal protections, formal complaint procedures, and negotiating a resolution.
5️⃣ Drafting & Reviewing Employment Contracts & Workplace Policies
A proactive approach to preventing workplace bullying and harassment starts with strong policies and contractual protections.
✔ Drafting anti-harassment policies, grievance procedures, and employee handbooks.
✔ Reviewing employment contracts to ensure clear protection against workplace misconduct.
✔ Advising on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to workplace disputes.
📌 Example: An employer seeks to strengthen its anti-harassment policy to align with updated UK employment laws. I draft and implement new HR policies and workplace training programs.
🔹 Expanding Bullying & Harassment Legal Services Through Law Firm Collaboration (Reserved Legal Services)
While I assist in pre-litigation workplace dispute resolution, certain legal actions require an SRA-regulated solicitor for formal representation. Through collaboration with a UK law firm, we offer full legal support in:
1️⃣ Employment Tribunal Claims for Bullying & Harassment (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Filing employment tribunal claims against employers for workplace harassment.
✔ Representing employees in constructive dismissal cases related to bullying.
✔ Pursuing compensation claims for emotional distress, financial loss, and wrongful dismissal.
📌 Example: An employee facing severe bullying resigns due to a toxic work environment. The law firm files a constructive dismissal claim, seeking damages.
2️⃣ Legal Action for Workplace Discrimination & Retaliation (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Bringing legal claims under the Equality Act 2010 for discrimination or victimization.
✔ Defending businesses in employment tribunal hearings and legal investigations.
✔ Handling court proceedings for serious workplace harassment cases.
📌 Example: A high-level executive faces gender discrimination and retaliation after reporting workplace misconduct. The law firm takes legal action under UK discrimination laws.
Why Choose Sahin Legal Consultancy for Bullying & Harassment Legal Support?
✔ Comprehensive Employee & Employer Legal Support – Assisting individuals and businesses with workplace disputes.
✔ Pre-Litigation Resolution & Mediation – Resolving issues without formal legal action when possible.
✔ Expert Compliance & Policy Structuring – Ensuring legally compliant HR frameworks.
✔ Collaboration with UK Law Firms for Litigation – Providing full legal representation where required.
📩 Facing workplace bullying or harassment? Contact Sahin Legal Consultancy for expert legal support today.
