Workplace harassment lawyer in Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes
Workplace harassment lawyer in Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes
Violence is a concept deeply rooted in the essence of the human being and has been present since its origins, marking its development over time. Factors such as envy, poor interpersonal relationships and, especially, the inability to manage conflicts, have contributed to the increase in violent acts in various areas of life. It is in this context that mobbing has emerged and is now recognised as one of the greatest occupational hazards faced by workers.
Interestingly, according to ILO data, more than one-fifth of workers worldwide have experienced some form of workplace harassment at some point in their career. This represents 743 million employees, or 22.8% of the global workforce.
Our firm specialises in all areas of employment law, with special emphasis on cases of harassment at work in Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes. Headed by founding partner and labour harassment lawyer, Antonio Álvarez Díaz Arias de Velasco.
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Lawyers specialising in workplace harassment in Oviedo, Ribadesella and Llanes
There are different forms of harassment in the workplace:
Moral harassment or Mobbing
Harassment at work is characterised by a series of hostile, repetitive and prolonged behaviours that seek to destabilise the worker emotionally, affecting their performance and well-being. These behaviours may include:
- Social or professional isolation.
- Constant and unjustified criticism.
- Spreading malicious rumours.
- Assignment of humiliating or useless tasks.
- Excessive workload or, on the contrary, absence of tasks.
Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment refers to any verbal, non-verbal or physical behaviour of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of violating the dignity of a person, in particular when it creates an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment. Examples include:
- Unwanted sexual comments.
- Inappropriate touching or physical contact.
- Explicit or implicit sexual advances.
Harassment on grounds of sex
This type of harassment includes any behaviour carried out on the basis of a person's sex that has the purpose or effect of violating the person's dignity and creating an intimidating, degrading or offensive environment. It can manifest itself through:
- Unequal or discriminatory treatment on grounds of sex.
- Undervaluing or undervaluing professional skills on the basis of gender.
- Sexist or derogatory comments.
- Procedures and Workers' Rights
Procedure to be followed for harassment at work
In case of harassment at work, the worker has a number of rights and remedies available to him/her:
Internal complaint
The employee must inform the company through the established internal channels (works council, human resources, etc.). The company is obliged to investigate the facts and take the necessary measures to prevent and correct the harassment.
Complaint to the Labour Inspectorate
The worker can file a complaint with the Labour Inspectorate, which will investigate the facts and may impose sanctions on the company if the harassing behaviour is confirmed.
Lawsuit
The employee can also file a lawsuit for harassment at work. Depending on the seriousness of the facts, the court may order corrective measures, damages and even termination of the employment contract with compensation.
Protection of fundamental rights
Harassment at work can violate fundamental rights such as dignity, physical and moral integrity, and non-discrimination. In such cases, the worker can apply to the courts for protection.
We always recommend that you seek the advice of a specialist workplace harassment law firm in any of the circumstances described above.
Our services
At Arias de Velasco, our team of lawyers specialising in workplace harassment in Oviedo, Llanes and Ribadesella covers all related cases, with personalised advice and permanent monitoring:
- Personalised legal advice.
- Legal representation in court proceedings.
- Filing complaints with the Labour Inspectorate.
- Defence in cases of moral, sexual and gender-based harassment.
- Negotiation of compensation and out-of-court settlements.
Contact us in Oviedo, Llanes and Ribadesella
If you are suffering harassment at work or fear that you may be at risk of harassment, do not hesitate to contact us. A diligent and experienced workplace harassment lawyer will attend to you, take on the case and advise and represent you with the sole purpose of defending your rights and achieving a satisfactory legal outcome.
Madrid | Calle Treviño, 7, 2-izq, 28003
Oviedo : Calle Marqués de Pidal ,7, 1-izq, 33004
We are also located at Calle Falua 75, 33347, Ribadesella, Asturias.
