Source: https://www.anti-bullying-help.net/anti-bullying-tips-cologne-nrw-07-anti-bullying-laws.html
Timestamp: 2020-01-17 16:49:49
Document Index: 665972206

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 84', '§ 85', '§ 62', '§ 68', '§ 185', '§ 223', '§ 230', '§ 823', '§ 1004', '§ 273', '§ 144']

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Legal possibilities against bullying
Involve solicitors who are aware of bullying.
Legal steps (cf. ver.di Bildungswerk Hessen) should in any case be coordinated with a lawyer specializing in bullying:
Complaint to the employer, § 84 I BetrVG: Persons affected by bullying can formally complain to their direct superior and demand redress (e.g. by warning, written warning, transfer or termination of the bully).
Complaint to the works/staff council, § 85 BetrVG, § 62 LPVG, § 68 BPersVG: At the same time, the works council / staff council may be asked to exert an influence on the employer.
General Equal Treatment Act (AGG): The employer also has to prevent bullying and discrimination according to this law.
Disciplinary complaint (civil service): An informal remedy for the violation of an official's official duty.
Reporting criminal offences: If the facts in question can be proven, charges of insult, defamation and slander (§§ 185 ff. StGB) or for wilful/negligent bodily injury (§ 223 bzw. § 230 StGB) may be filed against the court.
Action for injunction and damages or compensation for pain and suffering: According to § 823 Abs.2 BGB in connection with a criminal provision, for example, any person who intentionally or negligently violates the honour or health of another is obliged to pay damages or compensation for pain and suffering. Furthermore, in accordance with §§ 1004, 823 BGB, there is a claim for revocation / omission of untrue statements of facts or defamatory statements.
Right of retention according to § 273 BGB: Under certain conditions, an employee can stay away from the service if the employer knows about bullying activities but does not remedy them (check with a lawyer!).
Self-cancellation of contract by the victim of bullying or termination of the employment contract by the employer: These options are very risky, as they can lead to the imposition of a blocking period for unemployment benefit (§ 144 Paragraph 1 SGB III). It is therefore imperative to have the matter clarified
by a solicitor.
In employment court proceedings in the first instance, each party must bear its own lawyer's fees - even if it wins. It is therefore essential that employees have appropriate legal protection insurance. Here you can find more information on possible insurance cover against bullying consequences/damages, an overview of some bullying verdicts and a blog on employment law.