Office gossip, bullying could soon be illegal in the Philippines with new bill

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Through the bill, employees who bully or engage in acts—whether in physical, written, verbal, or electronic form—to cause fear in a co-worker will likewise be penalized.

Gender-based bullying or any act that humiliates or excludes a person based on perceived or actual sexual orientation and gender identityHouse bill seeks to prohibit employers from messaging you after work hours According to the Tulfos, these policies were passed to promote a healthy working environment for every Filipino.

They explained,"Office bullying is commonly overlooked by many and considered part of the norm. This has become a systematic problem to many government and private offices in the country, with office bullying silently tormenting many Filipinos, often causing physical and mental distress." "Adopting [these] policies would ensure every Filipino worker’s right to just and humane working conditions, mutual respect amongst employees and their employers, and dignity in their work,” they added.

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