Workplace Bullying vs Legal Harassment: Know the Critical Difference

Workplace bullying includes repeated humiliation, exclusion, favoritism, and deliberate work sabotage.

Public shaming, biased appraisals, and unrealistic targets are common non sexual bullying practices.

Targeting someone because of their state or regional identity is discriminatory conduct.

Regional discrimination may violate constitutional equality principles under the Constitution of India.

If bias affects promotions, pay, or termination, it can become legally actionable misconduct.

Courts assess evidence of intent, unequal treatment, and measurable professional harm.