Supreme Court demands quick response from employers following harassment

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Employers must respond quickly when defending employees against mobbing attacks and harassment by their peers, a recent Supreme Court decision has confirmed. The court made clear that although an employer is free to choose any means necessary to protect its employees against such behaviour in the workplace, measures must be taken without delay. 

ILO Newsletter, January 16, 2013

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