Stress in the Workplace is categorised as an adverse reaction to excessive pressure. A person who is experiencing stress can demonstrate other physical and psychological conditions, such as anxiety or depression.

Many employees choose to stay silent about their traumatising victimisation in a belief it may hinder their career prospects or upset the team dynamics. Hierarchical bullying can take place in any direction and is not stereotypically inflicted through misuse of power, from managers down to employees. It can take place between any number of people and in an upwards or horizontal direction within an organisation’s hierarchical structure. A survey conducted by The Workplace Bullying Institute found same gender bullying forms 68% of bullying and is most commonly found occurring among women.

As an employer, it is essential to know your responsibilities to a pregnant employee and to know what rights they have.

If a person is married or in a civil partnership, then they have a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

Discrimination by perception happens when an employee is treated less favourably because others believe they have a protected characteristic, even if in reality, they do not.