{"id":258,"date":"2026-06-18T17:18:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/?page_id=258"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:18:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T15:18:36","slug":"mobbing-am-arbeitsplatz","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/en\/mobbing-am-arbeitsplatz\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace Bullying"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mobbing-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mobbing-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mobbing-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mobbing-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/mobbing.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Conflicts in the workplace occur from time to time. However, if employees are deliberately excluded, belittled, or harassed over an extended period, this may constitute <strong>Workplace Bullying<\/strong> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those affected, workplace bullying can be a significant burden. In addition to the daily strain at work, many legal questions arise: Do I have to tolerate this behaviour? What options do I have against my employer or colleagues? Can I claim compensation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a lawyer in Freiburg, I support employees in assessing their situation from a legal perspective and taking appropriate action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Workplace Bullying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Bullying<\/strong> is defined as the systematic and repeated harassment, mistreatment, or exclusion of a person over an extended period of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every argument with a coworker or every criticism from an employer automatically constitutes bullying. Rather, the decisive factor is whether individual actions, taken together, paint an overall picture that amounts to deliberate belittlement or discrimination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical examples of workplace bullying include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>constant personal attacks or insults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>exclusion from the team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>spreading false claims<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>deliberately undermining work performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>withholding important information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unfounded criticism or harassment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>withholding meaningful tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>intimidation or threats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bullying by supervisors \u2014 often referred to as <strong>\"bossing\"<\/strong> \u2014 can also have significant consequences under labor law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are an employer\u2019s obligations in cases of workplace bullying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Employers have a duty of care toward their employees. They must take measures to protect employees from unlawful attacks, discrimination, or significant violations of personal dignity in the workplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If an employer is informed of workplace bullying, they must not simply ignore the situation. Depending on the case, various measures may be considered\u2014such as discussions, organizational changes, or disciplinary action against those responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I do about workplace bullying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone affected by workplace bullying should act thoughtfully and document the incidents as accurately as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following is particularly helpful:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Record the date and time of the incidents<br>\u2713 Note the people involved<br>\u2713 Document potential witnesses<br>\u2713 Save messages or other evidence<br>\u2713 Do not make hasty decisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A legal assessment can help you plan your next steps and avoid mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Am I entitled to compensation for damages or pain and suffering in cases of workplace bullying?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under certain conditions, victims can assert claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possible claims include, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>claims for injunctive relief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>claims for compensation for damages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compensation for pain and suffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>employment law measures against those involved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether such claims exist, however, depends heavily on the individual case and the ability to prove the incidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Termination Due to Workplace Bullying \u2014 What Should I Consider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many victims consider resigning on their own due to the stress involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, before resigning, you should assess the potential consequences \u2014 particularly with regard to unemployment benefits, severance pay, or other entitlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, other solutions may be appropriate, such as negotiating a termination agreement, severance pay, or a change in your work situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you feel you are being bullied at work, you should be aware of your legal options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I will review the following for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 Does this constitute legally relevant bullying?<br>\u2713 What claims do you have against your employer or coworkers?<br>\u2713 What evidence is important?<br>\u2713 What strategy makes sense in your situation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/mail-rechtsanwalt-hautli\/30min\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment.png\" alt=\"Kostenlosen Telefontermin vereinbaren\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment.png 2172w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-2048x683.png 2048w, https:\/\/rechtsanwalt-hautli.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/button_free-phone-appointment-18x6.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Konflikte am Arbeitsplatz kommen immer wieder vor. Wenn jedoch Besch\u00e4ftigte \u00fcber einen l\u00e4ngeren Zeitraum gezielt ausgegrenzt, herabgew\u00fcrdigt oder schikaniert werden, kann Mobbing am Arbeitsplatz vorliegen. F\u00fcr Betroffene bedeutet Mobbing h\u00e4ufig eine erhebliche Belastung. Neben der t\u00e4glichen Arbeitssituation stellen sich viele rechtliche Fragen: Muss ich das Verhalten hinnehmen? Welche M\u00f6glichkeiten habe ich gegen\u00fcber Arbeitgeber oder Kollegen? 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