Legal Voices: EMEA Employment Law Podcast – Episode 17 | Workplace Bullying and Harassment

Workplace bullying and harassment remain a significant concern for employers across Europe, but legal requirements vary considerably by jurisdiction. In this episode of the Meritas EMEA Employment Group podcast, Sam Murray-Hinde of Howard Kennedy is joined by Sarah Witvrouw (Lydian, Belgium), Łukasz Górzny (DZP, Poland), and Rūta Globytė (WIDEN, Lithuania) to examine how their respective countries approach workplace bullying, harassment, and psychosocial risks. The discussion covers Belgium's structured prevention framework, proposed reforms in Poland aimed at clarifying employer obligations and strengthening employee protections, and Lithuania's emphasis on psychological safety and preventative risk management. The group also explores best practices for investigations, policy development, whistleblowing considerations, and the challenges employers face in managing harassment in remote and hybrid work environments.