Godelijn Boonman guestspeaker at WBII-seminar
'The Toxic Boss and Bullying in the Workplace'; it happens all too often!
During this seminar Mr. Paul Engelsman (Managing Director, Peopleart), Dr. Marie Thompson (Head of Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Webster University) and Godelijn Boonman (GMW Advocaten) dealt with this issue from different perspectives. They addressed prevention, psychological effects and legal aspects.
The Dutch legislator has made it the employer's responsibility to create a healthy work environment and eradication of degrading behaviour. This duty of care entails the responsibility to prevent damage to the employees - including damage caused by (sexual) harassment, aggression, violence and bullying. Case Law shows that breach of duty of care may lead to the employer’s liability for material and immaterial damages and high compensation during termination proceedings, even if the employee resigned!
For the outline of Godelijn's speech including tips for both the employer and the employee, please click here.
