Workplace Violence and Harassment in Europe

The issue of workplace violence continues to make the news. Recently a study titled Workplace Violence and Harassment: A European Picture published by the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work. Agency Director, Jukka Takala stated, “Both violence and harassment represent serious but under-reported threats to the safety and wellbeing of workers in Europe”. There is debate in various countries around the world about the need to legislate obligations for employers to establish programs focused on reduction of workplace violence and harassment. Many jurisdictions have implemented this type of legislation and although this will involve challenges with implementation it will be a positive change and should be encouraged. To see the report from the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work click here.