01/06/2026
Bad Manager or Workplace Bully? Where the Law Draws the Line
Read more:https://www.kclaw.co.za/bad-manager-or-workplace-bully-where-the-law-draws-the-line/
“To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, be nothing.” (Elbert Hubbard)
An unpleasant boss. A strained working relationship. A manager whose style leaves much to be desired. Sound familiar? For many employees, the line between a miserable workplace and an unlawful one is frustratingly blurry. A 2023 Labour Court judgment helps draw that line more clearly. And the verdict may surprise some employees who’ve been banking on a harassment claim.