Counteracting and preventing mobbing in labor relations: theoretical and practical aspects

Abstract

The article thoroughly investigates the theoretical and practical aspects of counteracting and preventing mobbing in labor relations, which is gaining increasing importance in the modern labor market. The essence of the concept of “mobbing” is revealed as systematic psychological pressure, harassment, or bullying of an employee by colleagues or management, leading to a deterioration of the psychological climate and reduced work efficiency. The concept of mobbing and the main forms of psychological and economic pressure on the employee are analyzed in detail.

The article provides a critical analysis of the current legislation of Ukraine, particularly the Labor Code and other normative legal acts regulating the protection of employees from psychological violence in the workplace. The Ukrainian legal framework is compared with international standards and the practices of other countries in combating mobbing. Significant gaps and shortcomings in national legislation that hinder effective counteraction to mobbing and protection of employees’ rights are identified.

Special attention is paid to the necessity of amending the legislation to clearly define the measures that employers should introduce and implement to counteract and prevent mobbing in the workforce. The need to introduce controlling bodies as a stimulus for employers to carry out preventive measures against mobbing in the workforce is also determined.

The importance of raising the level of legal culture in society and forming zero tolerance for any forms of psychological violence in the workplace is emphasized.