{"id":2070,"date":"2026-07-22T17:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T17:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantorlaw.biz\/is-workplace-harassment-or-bullying-a-recognized-cause-of-action\/"},"modified":"2018-06-30T17:58:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-30T17:58:27","slug":"is-workplace-harassment-or-bullying-a-recognized-cause-of-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantorlaw.biz\/en\/is-workplace-harassment-or-bullying-a-recognized-cause-of-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Workplace Harassment or Bullying a Recognized Cause of Action?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Claims based on workplace harassment, workplace bullying, or abusive employment practices are intended to provide legal protection to employees who have suffered harm in the workplace\u2014whether as a result of their working conditions, their supervisors, or their colleagues.<br \/>Although Israel currently has no specific statute expressly regulating workplace harassment or bullying, Israeli labor courts have recognized that claims based on these grounds may nevertheless be brought. The courts have held that compensation may be awarded to employees who prove such misconduct and that these claims should not be dismissed at the outset merely because no dedicated legislation exists.<br \/>Each case must be examined on its own facts. The court will consider the factual circumstances, the manner in which the alleged harassment or abusive conduct manifested itself, and the duration and severity of the conduct when determining whether relief is warranted.   <\/p>\n<p>Reference: Labor Case (Tel Aviv) 53849-07-15, Yael Weiss v. 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