Workplace bullying and constructive dismissal

[ElaineCA]

Has anybody here got any experience of workplace bullying and constructive dismissal? My OH has been signed off sick with stress and depression due to his line manager's bullying . Needless to say he does not want to return to work and intends to hand his notice in and look for something else. Does anyone know whether this might be grounds for constructive dismissal? At the moment he has no intention of taking it further, he is not in a good way and just wants to get away from work, which I can understand. I just wondered if there is something I should be putting in place in case he feels stronger in the future and wants to take it further. The manager in question has been had for bullying in his previous role but the company still promoted him. Does anyone who knows about this sort of thing have any advice? Has anyone here been in a similar situation and is able to comment? Would really appreciate some help.

[twotimestrouble]

I'm not an expert (am/was Professional Careers Advisor).

My advice is speak to Acas (helpline 08457 474747). They offer great advice.

What I do know is that it is very important to have formally registered this issue about bullying.

Your OH must raise it with HR or similar, even if it is a resignation letter. NB They cannot use this to influence his reference in any way. If he's in a unionised environment it should be brought to the attention of the union. It would be worth his while,finding out what the company's Grievance Procedure is.

At this stage he should also note every occasion (dates, times, location etc) when he has been bullied.

Should he later feel he wants to make a legal complaint the above will be fundamental to his case.