Editorial - The questionable turnaround on bullying
By Christian Block Switch to German for original article
Luxembourg continues to struggle with the protection of people who are subjected to systematic and sustained personal attacks at work. This is also demonstrated by the discussion surrounding the government's decision to drop a harassment procedure for state, municipal and other employees - to the detriment of the already strained relationship with the trade unions.
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Workplace bullying is a vexed issue in Luxembourg. It took more than 20 years for the country to adopt legal provisions to protect employees in the private sector. There is no doubt that more could have been done. At least a first step had been taken. But then the question arose: what about the people who work for the state, in local authorities or in public institutions?
The law does contain provisions on this, but whether they are sufficient is questionable. There was a possible answer until the current government withdrew the bill with the number 7183, introduced by the DP-LSAP-déi Gréng coalition in 2017, just in time for the summer break. The timing certainly played a part in why this step went largely unnoticed. And now, against the backdrop of the allegations of harassment levelled in the municipality of Contern, a number of questions have arisen.
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